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  As a 'Sea Ice Free' Arctic Looms, the Climate Consequences Are Mounting

  CNET - Jackson Ryan

  Research points to a milestone in the 2030s, but sea ice is already disappearing at an unprecedented rate. And that affects all of us. The sound of ice cracking underneath the hull of a 25,500-ton icebreaker is unmistakable. No matter where you are — shuffling along the lunch line in the galley or …

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  Best Smart Thermostats of 2024: Tested and Reviewed

  CNET - Jon Reed

  The best smart thermostats are easy to install and use and have great smart home integration. Here are the best ones CNET experts have tested. In this article: What is the best smart thermostat? • Best smart thermostats of 2024 • How we test smart thermostats • Other smart thermostats we've tested • Smart …

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  My Experience Using ChatGPT for Meal Prep Was More Than a Money-Saver

  CNET - Corin Cesaric

  Both meal planning and grocery shopping is a breeze when ChatGPT chips in to help. In my endeavor to become a more consistent cook, I've started meal planning. I've been interested in this process as a way to save money and try new meals, but especially as a way to reduce food waste along with my …

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  Are You Making These Common Metal Recycling Mistakes? Learn the Right Way to Handle Cans, Bottles, and More

  CNET - Katie Teague , Tyler Graham

  Don't waste all that effort you put into sorting your recyclables by discarding them incorrectly. Follow these steps instead. If you want to do your part for the environment, recycling is always a good idea. But if you're discarding any number of aluminum cans, steel, or foil, you might be making …

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  AI Told Me What to Eat for a Week. Here's How It Went

  CNET - Corin Cesaric

  Meal planning is a breeze when ChatGPT create's the recipes and grocery list for you. In my endeavor to become a better and more consistent cook, I've started meal planning. I've been interested in this process as a way to save money and try new meals, but especially as a way to reduce food waste …

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  Not Sure Which Plastics You Can Recycle? Here's What You Need to Know

  CNET - Katie Teague , Brittany Vincent

  You can't recycle all types of plastic -- some belong in the trash and others need to be composted. We all know that recycling is good for the planet. But sometimes, the difference between what you should and shouldn't recycle isn't obvious. When it comes to plastic, the rules can be extra confusing …

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  Meal Prep Magic: How I Used ChatGPT for Budget-Friendly Healthy Eating

  CNET - Corin Cesaric

  Meal planning is a breeze when you ask ChatGPT to create the recipes for you. In my endeavor to become a better and more consistent cook, I've started meal planning. I've been interested in this process as a way to save money and try new meals, but especially as a way to reduce food waste along with …