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A homeowner in Florida recently discovered nearly 100 eggs from what animal in her backyard?

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The 98 eggs, which came from at least three female iguanas, were discovered by a Miami homeowner and then removed by experts. In Florida, iguanas are an invasive species that have been known to wreak havoc on local infrastructure.

  • Correct answer: Iguana

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What 1,300-foot-long item did volunteers recently pull from the ocean in England?

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Volunteers for a marine conservation group were alerted about the mass earlier this year, reflecting an all-too-common occurrence where abandoned fishing nets and other supplies become interconnected as a large, floating mass that can kill or harm local wildlife.

  • Correct answer: A mass of abandoned fishing gear

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Which of these is *not* true about 3D-printed homes?

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3D-printed homes offer plenty of benefits, including strong materials that can withstand some disasters, cheaper construction costs, and amazing speed, with some homes being printed in under 24 hours. But they also have limitations, including the materials. As many are made of concrete, these houses might not be for everyone.

  • Correct answer: They can be made of any material

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Would you feel safe living close to a nuclear power plant?

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Nuclear energy has the potential to unlock a nearly limitless energy source with much less harmful air pollution than other dirty energy sources, especially with increased safety measures.

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What source of air pollution do you worry most about at home?

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While wildfires have been getting the headlines, there are plenty of concerning sources of air pollution in our homes. The type of pollution that is most concerning to you may determine how you should go about mitigating it.

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Do you think your city has good air quality?

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While we can make everyday decisions to control our home’s air quality, controlling what’s outside isn’t so easy. There, the solution is being aware of the good days and the bad ones — and knowing how to protect yourself.

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Do you worry about air pollution in and around your home?

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With an increasing number of people affected by wildfire smoke and numerous studies revealing the health risks caused by gas stoves, it’s clear air pollution should be a major concern for pretty much everyone.

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Should the ultra-wealthy pay a tax to help offset their environmental impact?

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Numerous studies show that the world’s wealthiest people have a significantly larger impact on the environment. Megayachts can produce more carbon pollution than a small country, so many believe the ultra-wealthy should have to pay a luxury carbon tax.

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Do you think cigarettes should be illegal?

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Whether it’s restricting sales for litter reasons or health reasons, governments around the globe are placing laws on who can buy cigarettes. The question now is whether these rules will become mainstream in any real way.

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Scientists recently discovered signs of life under a frozen lake located where?

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Researchers were happily surprised to learn that Lake Enigma, a frozen lake in Antarctica believed to be completely dry underneath its icy exterior, was teeming with microbial life. They also found around 40 feet of liquid water at the bottom of its lake bed.

  • Correct answer: In Antarctica

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