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Dow Asks Texas to Legalize Plastic Pollution From Its Seadrift Complex Water Pollution

Dow Asks Texas to Legalize Plastic Pollution From Its Seadrift Complex

Two weeks ago, when Texas sued a massive Dow petrochemical plant over water pollution, state environmental regulators were already considering a novel proposal from the company that would effectively legalize discharges of plastic material from the 4,700–acre complex into waters feeding San Antonio Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  If…
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March 2, 2026
TCL unveils Nxtpaper 70 Pro smartphone with a flicker-free, paper-like display to help minimize headaches and eye strain Putin

TCL unveils Nxtpaper 70 Pro smartphone with a flicker-free, paper-like display to help minimize headaches and eye strain

TCL has launched the Nxtpaper 70 Pro smartphone with a flicker-free display that feels and looks like paper, according to the company. Along with other eye health technologies, the phone might help reduce headaches and eye strain for those who are sensitive to flickering screens and harsh glare. Modern computing…
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March 2, 2026
Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal protection. It’s still in limbo. Climate Change

Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal protection. It’s still in limbo.

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between  Grist  and  BPR , a public radio station serving western North Carolina. Andy Hill keeps a wetsuit and snorkel in his car at all times. Sometimes, when he’s driving around Watauga County, North Carolina, he’ll see a particularly clear, swift stream,…
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March 2, 2026