Tropical Storm Sonia stronger as it nears Mexico’s Pacific coast
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Tropical Storm Sonia gained strength as it took aim at the Pacific coast of Mexico on Sunday, threatening intense rains over a large portion of western Mexico.
Tiny Plastic Beads Are Invading The Great Lakes. Here’s What Scientists Are Doing To Stop It
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Several months ago, scientists warned that tiny microbeads, a common ingredient in facial cleansers, were flowing into the Great Lakes. Now, a new study provides evidence of the microplastics in the world’s largest surface freshwater source, and gives scientists a fighting chance to get microbeads out of consumer products.