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DC bottle bill: Costs, recycling and what worries business owner – NBC4 Washington
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (520+ words) Community members participated in a round table discussion about the pros and cons of the bill, which people worry could create new costs for sellers and consumers. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports. A bottle of water or a can of soda…...
Potomac River named nation's most endangered due to data centers, aging infrastructure
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (732+ words) The nonprofit American Rivers ranked the Potomac River at No. 1 on this year’s most endangered list. Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas explains what’s going on with the Potomac. Rivers around the United States are under growing strain from pollution,…...
Sea wall rebuild at Tidal Basin almost finished, and Stumpy is still part of it
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (568+ words) LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: D.C.-area chefs, restaurants named finalists for James Beard Awards March 31, 2026, 5:53 PM If you’ve been down to the Tidal Basin lately, you may have noticed a lot has changed along the water. The National Park Service said the Tidal…...
Study: Data center growth adds to ‘perfect storm’ of risk to Potomac River drinking water supply
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (502+ words) March 31, 2026, 1:53 PM The Potomac River basin is home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world, which could contribute to a shortage of drinking water from the Potomac — the primary, and in some cases, sole source of potable…...
Amid ‘constant' data center noise, Sterling residents also worry about health impact
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (624+ words) Residents are already upset about constant noise, but now an environmental study shows emissions could also be a concern. News4’s Julie Carey reports. Residents of a Sterling neighborhood already are upset about constant data center noise — and now they have…...
Virtual power plant demonstration sets up in Washington, D.C.
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | March 23, 2026 Ecosuite and Ecogy Energy have been selected by the District of Columbia Public Service Commission (DCPSC) to participate in the Solar Aggregation and Advanced Inverter Project, a five-year pilot program exploring virtual power plant usage on…...
Washington will fine restaurants for including a common takeout add-on in their to-go meals: 'This law nudges people"
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (308+ words) Washington state is working to reduce single-use plastics in restaurant orders, protecting public health by minimizing exposure to harmful microplastics and giving customers more control over what they receive. The Evergreen State's law around this, which came into effect at…...
Dupont Circle lab helps everyone from hobbyists to nurseries clone their plants
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (589+ words) NEWS ALERT: Minneapolis mayor says ICE officer’s killing of a motorist was ‘reckless’ and wasn’t self-defense January 7, 2026, 1:01 PM A lab that’s just a few floors above Dupont Circle Metro Station may be responsible for that favorite succulent or money tree…...
Plastic bag ban takes effect in Montgomery County
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (272+ words) New year, new laws — Montgomery County’s plastic bag ban is now in effect. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. It's out with the plastic and in with the paper this year in Montgomery County, Maryland. A new plastic bag ban took effect…...
Plastic bag ban coming to Montgomery County
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (244+ words) December 18, 2025, 4:47 PM In January, a ban on plastic bags goes into effect in most of Montgomery County, Maryland. Only a handful of municipalities have not passed similar bans yet. Instead, those who forget their reusable bags will have to buy…...