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Last update: 9 hours agoMonarch butterfly conservation: A new St. Louis short film, “Intervention,” spotlights scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden hand-pollinating Mead’s milkweed—the last food for monarch caterpillars—because tiny prairie remnants can’t self-pollinate and are surrounded by housing and cornfields. Heat and power bills: With triple-digit heat returning to Missouri, a local report points to the EPA’s Energy Star guidance of setting AC to 78°F for balance between comfort and cost. EV charging in Missouri: A California startup, Rangeway, is expanding into the St. Louis area with a more “hospitality” style charging plan—covered stations, indoor lounges, and potential overnight lodging. Local land-use fight: South County residents are pushing back on a proposal to fill an inactive quarry in Lemay with millions of cubic yards of material over 10–15 years, citing health and neighborhood disruption concerns. Wildlife outing: A guide highlights Mingo National Wildlife Refuge as a low-stress way to hike, paddle, fish, and spot wildlife—starting with an A/C-friendly auto tour. Wildlife careers: Missouri S&T’s civil/environmental engineering professor won an ORAU junior faculty award, while a separate wildlife technician posting points to ongoing habitat work in the region.
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