New fascinating study: older adults who voted had a 45% lower risk of dying within five years than nonvoters, even after adjusting for health and income. A link, not proof of cause. Still, one more good argument for people to vote! 🗳️
sp2.upenn.edu/voting-is-linked-to-living-longer/
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Balcony solar: a few panels you hang up and plug into a regular outlet. Utah passed the first law in 2025, and other states are following. Cost, safety, and savings explained. 🌞
ecori.org/what-to-know-before-you-get-balcony-solar/
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A powerful nor'easter is hitting the East Coast this weekend, with southern New England facing the worst of it. Scientists say major storms keep getting stronger as the atmosphere warms. 🌊Climate change hits close to home! time.com/article/2026/09/25/climate-change-nor-easters/
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The Trump administration is pushing changes to how the census is conducted, changes that could undercount communities and cost states representation and federal funding. Make your voice heard: submit a public comment. #ThirdActRI #Census2030 🗳️
handsoffourcens.us/comment-guide.html#submit

October 20 is Election Hero Day, a nonpartisan celebration of the poll workers and election officials who keep our elections safe and secure. Consider thanking one, or better yet, sign up to be one yourself. Democracy runs on people who show up. 🗳️
electionheroday.org
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Cool one from Cornell colleagues: researchers identified a protein that helps fungi break down plant sugars more efficiently, a step toward using fungi to replace petroleum in plastics and biofuel, and to fight crop and disease-causing fungal infections

news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...

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