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WATCH: The search for plastics alternatives

As waste piles up, a number of companies are exploring alternatives to single-use plastics, experimenting with everything from mushroom packaging to advanced fibers to plastics-free grocery stores. But it may take serious legislative efforts to incentive adoption and slow the rise of the industry overall.

Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle
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Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle

Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes, authorities said.

Report says Indonesia 'land swap' plan puts forests at risk
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Report says Indonesia 'land swap' plan puts forests at risk

Researchers say a plan by the Indonesian government to give plantation companies new lands in exchange for restoring areas they destroyed could result in more tropical forests being cut down.

US says snow-loving lynx no longer need special protection
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US says snow-loving lynx no longer need special protection

Wildlife officials say Canada lynx no longer need special protections in the United States following measures to preserve populations of the snow-loving wild cats.
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