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Firefighters battle an unseen hazard: Their gear could be toxic

This week, in a first, firefighters are demanding independent testing for cancer-linked chemicals known as PFAS in their gear and that their union drop sponsorships from chemical and equipment makers.
What to wear when battling the venomous Asian giant hornet
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What to wear when battling the venomous Asian giant hornet

The suits worn by Washington state entomologists aren't "official" hornet-fighting armor. But they were affordable—and came up in an Amazon search.
What another dry winter means for Colorado and the West
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What another dry winter means for Colorado and the West

Ask a climate scientist why water scarcity in Colorado has become so dire, and their most simple answer will likely be a two-part explanation: Climate change and population growth.

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