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Doomsday preppers warn curious homeowner to avoid deadly appliance mistake: 'Don't gamble with your life'

Many doomsday preppers have embraced solar panels with battery backup as a pathway to greater self-sufficiency and independence. When the power goes out, you can keep your lights and appliances on ...
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New 'calculator' tool helps Americans decide between buying an EV or a gas car: '[It] does the math for you'

A new electric vehicle calculator by the New York Times shows the total cost of ownership and emissions for EVs and ...
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National study finds easy way for American homeowners to cut energy costs: '[The result] indicates significant savings potential on utility bills'

In fact, some estimates suggest a household could save up to $1,000 each year on energy bills. That's because heating is by ...
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Mechanic reveals fully electric classic car conversion with impressive range: 'It has lots of power'

When mechanic John Titman first started tinkering with cars on his family's chicken farm south of Vancouver, he had no idea ...
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Researchers make AI-powered discoveries that could transform farming as we know it: 'Could play a vital role'

Researchers from the University of Manchester are using AI and satellite imagery to track agricultural water use, focusing on irrigation in Ghana.
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Shopper calls out manufacturer after opening box of chocolates: 'That's trash'

A customer wasn't pleased after realizing their box of Godiva chocolates created the illusion that they were buying more product than they actually received.
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Photographer captures stunning images of rare animal not seen in over 30 years: 'At first unsure of what it was'

Visitors at a Yorkshire nature reserve recently got a once-in-a-lifetime surprise: a white-throated needletail.
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US farmers struggle in face of forces beyond their control: 'The biggest threat'

After heavy rains made it difficult to plant seeds in the spring, dry weather has inhibited tree growth. Additionally, ...
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Officials authorize gargantuan project that will transform power grid: 'It's been ... years since we've seen a project of this size'

Offshore projects are more susceptible to federal intervention, as seen with the nearly completed project off the coast of ...
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Energy company's stock price soars nearly 80% after major development: 'More than just an investment'

Lithium-ion battery manufacturer Dragonfly Energy's stock surged nearly 79% after it received a grant to enhance operations.
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Homeowner devastated after negligent neighbor causes thousands in property damage: 'Why should it affect me financially at all?'

Overhanging branches, encroaching roots, fallen leaves, shade blocking sunlight, and damage to structures are usually the ...
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US firms to conduct game-changing nuclear tests in space: 'We're laying the groundwork for a future'

Nuclear power has been a part of space travel since the 1960s. Now, two American firms are poised to advance the energy ...