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Local News
The issue with Bradford pear trees, and why they're more than a smelly problem
Environment
City of Knoxville expands its composting project
The program started in 2022. There are currently four drop-off locations around Knoxville. The expansion will add two more by the end of the year.
Environment
EPA sets stricter limits on emissions from coal-fired power plants
The rules are a key part of Biden’s pledge to eliminate carbon pollution from the electricity sector by 2035 and economy-wide by 2050.
Nation World
EPA sets stricter limits on emissions from coal-fired power plants
The rules are a key part of Biden’s pledge to eliminate carbon pollution from the electricity sector by 2035 and economy-wide by 2050.
Local News
Eco-friendly packaging company expanding, investing over $300 million in Monroe Co.
Genera is the only company that makes compostable packaging, such as food containers, in the U.S. The company is headquartered in Vonore.
Animals
Disturbing video shows group of people pulling bear cubs out of tree in Asheville
The group appeared to be harassing the bear cubs so they could take selfies with them.
Nation World
Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
It's not recognized as a federal holiday, but volunteer groups often organize environmental cleanups on April 22.
Nation World
Want to use less plastic? Here are some steps you can take at the grocery store
The global theme for Earth Day on Monday is planet vs. plastic.
Nation World
Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It's the biggest bug emergence in centuries
An unusual double dose of cicadas is about to hit big time, first in the South and then in Illinois and its neighbors.
Nation World
Here are the five worst cities to live in this year if you've got pollen allergies
Even experts have been caught off guard: “This season has been so nuts," said Rachna Shah, an allergist and director of the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count.
Outdoors
Tennessee fisherman reels in record-breaking yellow perch on Kentucky lake
The new record-holder was just about to head back to shore when a massive yellow perch hit his line.
Environment
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
The U.S. Coast Guard is embarking on one of its most unique missions yet in Puget Sound: a pilot program to alert vessels of whale sightings.
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