12/10/2019: Woman arrested for not using métro escalator handrail awarded $20,000 - Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

Today's Article: Woman arrested for not using métro escalator handrail awarded $20,000
From: Montreal Gazette
Readability Score: 11.5

Must all orders from police be obeyed, or only lawful ones?

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8/22/2019: Recycling in crisis. Could these innovations be the answer? - San Francisco Curbs Waste with Public Toilets

Today's Article: Recycling in crisis. Could these innovations be the answer?
From: New York Times
Readability Score: 12.4

China has stopped accepting the solid waste of other countries. Now Australia is experimenting with some new alternatives for reusing or recycling waste. It looks like a win-win, but read to find out more!

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Readability Score: 9.1

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2/6/2019: Return of the Milkman? Big Brand Reusable in trials - econlife: Social Media's Hidden Costs

Today's Article: Return of the Milkman? Big Brand Reusable in trials.
From: AP News
Readability Score: 12.3

As we continue to produce more and more garbage, one company thinks it has a partial solution. Would you reuse shampoo containers? Detergent? This company will even recycle dirty diapers! Find out more about an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle in today's current event.

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9/13/2018: A Rising Concern? After Straws, Balloons Get More Scrutiny - President Criticizes Nike's Choice in

Today's Article: A Rising Concern? After Straws, Balloons Get More Scrutiny
From: KLOVE.com
Readability Score: 12.1

As environmentalists continue to seek ways to 'reduce, reuse, and recycle,' some people have begun to target balloons. Is it time for Americans to end the tradition of balloon releases? How do we balance the desires of all groups?

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4/12/2018: A sperm whale died from eating 64 pounds of plastic litter, marine experts say - High School Student's Ingenious Solution Could Save Bees from Drinking Poisonous Water

Today's Article: A sperm whale died from eating 64 pounds of plastic litter, marine experts say
From: The Sacramento Bee
Readability Score: 12.9

We all know litter is a problem. How much trash is in our oceans? How is it affecting marine life? What can be done? Take a look at today's article for some eye-opening information, then watch Sustainable Oceans and Seas!

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Readability Score: 9.8

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2/20/2018: I Was Looking for Africa’s Biggest Electronics Dump but Found a Community of Creators Instead - No, there haven't been 18 school shootings in 2018. That number is flat wrong.

Today's Article: I Was Looking for Africa’s Biggest Electronics Dump but Found a Community of Creators Instead
From: Medium.com
Readability Score: 9.2

One man's trash is another man's treasure, but only if someone leaves him alone long enough to turn it in to such.

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Readability Score: 9.3

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