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Florida Campaign Urges Residents To Go 'Fertilizer-Free For Manatees’
July 31, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
The campaign by Save the Manatee discourages the use of fertilizer on lawns or landscapes during Florida’s rainy season, when runoff can feed algae blooms that contribute to manatee die-offs.
Five Vegetables You Can Plant In July
July 28, 2023, 10:08 am EDT
It’s not too late to get your summer garden started. Here are five vegetables that you can plant through mid-July and have ready to eat by fall.
Las Vegas Could Throttle Water Supply To Homes
July 23, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A new state law gives Las Vegas water authorities the right to limit water flow to single-family homes. The law comes amid strain on the Colorado River due to drought, climate change and increasing demand.
Sriracha Shortage Causes Price Gouging Online
July 17, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Amazon and eBay are flooded with extremely expensive bottles of Sriracha hot sauce amid a three-year-long shortage of the peppers needed in the recipe.
Loose Goats Munch Through Texas Neighborhood
July 15, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Around 40 goats escaped from a bigger herd hired for a grazing project to keep vegetation low and descended on a McKinney, Texas, neighborhood for some unplanned grazing.
Weather Decimates 90-95% Of Georgia Peach Crops, Experts Say
July 14, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Earlier blooms and back-to-back freezes in Georgia caused roughly 90-95% of the state’s peach crop to be lost this year.
These 7 Foods Could Disappear In Changing World
July 13, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Global warming is already having a huge effect on agriculture, and many foods are at risk. Here are 7 that could disappear due to climate change.
Olive Oil Prices Are Soaring – Here’s Why
July 9, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
You might be wondering why olive oil prices are on the rise. Here’s what’s happening.
Sparklers Are a Holiday Weekend Tradition But Also Dangerous
July 9, 2023, 7:42 am EDT
Lighting and twirling a sparkler is a common sight to celebrate the 4th of July. However, according to the National Safety Council, sparkler burns result in 50% of all fireworks emergency room visits for children under 5 years old.
Snow Mold: Prevent Those Lawn Bald Patches In Spring
June 30, 2023, 7:18 pm EDT
Snow mold is a type of fungus that can cause bald patches on your lawn once snow melts. Here’s what to do about it.
