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Homeowner speaks out after ignorant HVAC technician shoots down basic ideas: 'First couple of things out of his mouth were overt lies'

A frustrated homeowner sought advice on Reddit on the best heat pump installers after a bad experience with an HVAC technician.
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This innovative business model is helping US homeowners take control of their energy bills: 'Lock in a rate that's ... more stable'

The Palmetto LightReach program is an effective way to avoid rising energy costs and choose clean, dependable energy.
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Energy expert breaks down how Australia avoided widespread blackouts during record heatwave: 'It's not even a thing you worry about'

The summer months in Australia have seen soaring temperatures and severe heatwaves in recent years, but an uptick in solar ...
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Economics professor warns lack of oil company competition could increase prices at the pump: 'This pie could become smaller'

Maria Cecilia Pinto de Moura, an expert with the Union of Concerned Scientists, wrote that the refinery sector is among the ...
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Renter searches for answers after electric bills suddenly quadruple: 'To say I was shocked and upset was an understatement'

One Texan in a new rental house grappled with what to do when his monthly electricity cost went from $150-200 to a whopping ...
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Scientists stunned after virus jumps between humans and animals: 'It was a very unusual situation'

Researchers in Colorado were stunned while analyzing how the COVID-19 virus spread from humans to animals at the Denver Zoo.
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Concerning study uncovers looming threat to seafood industry: 'Mass die-offs'

The study, published in Nature, stated: "As long as future water temperatures do not exceed the upper limits of optimal temperatures, stable production can continue. However, when water temperatures ...
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Scientists issue warning after observing concerning change in bees' behavior: 'This could limit'

Rising global temperatures have had far-reaching effects, from sea-level rise to ecosystem disruption to honeybee colony ...
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Community takes bold action to combat flooding crisis: 'We have to adapt'

Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather have made travel in the Northwest Territories of Canada difficult and dangerous ...
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Researchers issue warning as months-long crisis impacts US region: 'The situation [is] pretty rough for us'

Researchers found that months-long drought conditions in Texas have spelled trouble for the state's agricultural industry.
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Man faces severe penalties after security camera catches harmful act: 'Huge damage'

Surveillance cameras placed in nature have been crucial tools in the fight against bad behavior. For instance, a camera ...
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Man faces severe penalties for shocking crime on US street — here's what happened

According to ABC13 Houston, Santiago Arnulfo Hernandez Nieto's boss told him to take some containers to a storage facility.