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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florida's Straw Struggle: Paper vs. Plastic and the PFAS Problem

Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

What's Lurking in Your Daily Contacts?

Contacts are a game-changer for many people's vision. But have you ever paused to think about the materials that make them up? A recent investigation focused on soft contact lenses designed to manage nearsightedness. The goal was to detect traces of PFAS, a group of human-made chemicals known for th

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