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A common aquarium grass is killing eagles

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One day in the 1950s, someone dumped an overgrown aquarium grass into a Florida waterway. In 2021, the grass, called hydrilla, has taken over freshwater lakes in the east, south and Midwest. What hasn't been known until now is that the invasive plant hosts a unique bacteria deadly to birds, including eagles. That knowledge is the result of a 20-year investigation by U.S., … [Read more...] about A common aquarium grass is killing eagles

To have a safe road trip: Prepare yourself

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To have a safe road trip: Prepare yourself, your passengers, your vehicle You may have taken any number of long road trips before and think you know just how to do it right. When you make your plan, however, consider these points. About your car: Obviously, you will want to make sure that your tires have plenty of tread and there are no operational problems that should … [Read more...] about To have a safe road trip: Prepare yourself

Staying aware of hazards

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There's a law against it. There are procedures to prevent it. There's even a checklist to show that you prepared for it.And when it comes to real life, if you aren't thinking about it, are you ever really safe?Probably not, because procedures, regulations and checklists don't make people aware of dangers as situations change.The key is something called situational … [Read more...] about Staying aware of hazards