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9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Orchids

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Orchids

If you’ve ever cared for an orchid, you know that they’re pretty special. From their practically microscopic seeds, to their tasty seed pods, to their worldwide range, these flowering beauties are nothing short of amazing. Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about them.  1. They Are the Largest Family of Flowering Plants  […]

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    Report: London Ultra Low Emissions Zone Succeeded in Curbing Harmful Air Pollution

    Report: London Ultra Low Emissions Zone Succeeded in Curbing Harmful Air Pollution

    In 2019, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the world’s first 24-hour Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London to protect the city’s residents from deadly air pollution. The ULEZ imposed £12.50 fines on vehicles whose emissions exceeded certain standards. Two years later, Khan expanded the zone to include inner London within the boundaries of the North and South Circular roads.

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    Studies Find Louisiana Government Helped Create Cancer Alley

    Two studies by researchers from the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic have confirmed that “Cancer Alley,” a 184-mile region in Louisiana along the Mississippi River with a high number of petrochemical plants as well as high cancer rates for residents, is not only real, but that government officials helped create it.