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163 broad-winged hawks, 27 bald eagles and more: Hawk Mountain begins autumn hawk count
As of Aug. 22, more than 300 raptors were counted during the Berks County sanctuary's annual autumn count. The count runs through Dec. 15.
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‘It's a call to action on climate change’: Martin earns sustainability certification for plastic-free guitar
The Martin OM Biosphere guitar, which costs $2,299, received the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework certification, officials said Thursday. The Nazareth guitar maker is the first company to achieve the certification in the U.S., and only the second worldwide.
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No bowling balls: How to recycle right in the Lehigh Valley
Hoping or wishing that an item is recyclable, without actually confirming it, can do more harm than good, and it’s an increasing issue for Lehigh Valley haulers, as well as the recovery facilities where those items are sorted.
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Volunteers sought to record migration on Lehigh Valley’s ‘raptor superhighway’
Thousands of raptors — from vultures, eagles and kites to hawks, kestrels and falcons — are expected to make their annual trek through the region over the next three months, and researchers at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center are in need of volunteers.
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‘It's a true partnership’: How the nation’s largest free music festival takes out the trash
Musikfest attracts tens of thousands of people to the city each day during its 10-day run. Officials said they’re continuously working to lessen the event’s impact on the environment.