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Sipping Sustainably: How a Small California City Is Revolutionizing To-Go Cups

In a groundbreaking initiative that could reshape how America consumes its daily brew, the quaint city of Petaluma, California, is about to embark on a three-month experiment that may spell the end of the disposable coffee cup. Starting August 5, over 30 local eateries will bid farewell to single-use cups, embracing a city-wide reusable alternative …

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Key Largo Tree Cactus Becomes First U.S. Plant Extinction Due to Sea Level Rise

The United States has experienced its first local extinction due to sea level rise with the loss of the Key Largo tree cactus. Discovered in 1992, this species faced environmental pressures such as saltwater intrusion, soil depletion from hurricanes, and herbivory, reducing its population from 150 stems to just six by 2021. Researchers salvaged the …

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