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Why you should think twice before buying a new phone
If you're considering an upgrade to your phone, there are a few things you might want to think about. Cellphones contain precious raw materials, and the energy to make a new phone could actually charge it for 73 years. In addition, many of these devices are discarded in the wrong way, posing a threat to the environment and human health. Here are some alternatives to buying a new one.
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Why you should think twice before buying a new phone
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‘The mafia takes care of its own’: Group founder on helping college students move in
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Rare species caught on camera in underwater mountain range
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Lightning strike sets palm tree on fire in scary video
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'A surreal feeling': 15-year-old named TIME's 2024 Kid of the Year after new invention
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Cars pulled from canal linked to decades-old missing persons cases
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Japan just made their first-ever warning of a 'major earthquake': Here's what that means
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'Offensive': CNN anchor objects to early rollout of pumpkin spice items
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Tropical Storm Debby has alligators swimming in people’s backyards
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See how these parents react to their son's Olympic race
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Dog starts house fire after chewing lithium-ion battery
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'I solely did it for myself': Simone Biles on special meaning of Paris Olympics
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This is why parents should also watch 'Inside Out 2' before school starts
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See Simone Biles' funny reaction when asked about her team name
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How Gen Z influencers strategize to make Kamala Harris go viral
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‘This is insane’: Swarm of dragonflies takes over Rhode Island beach
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'The GOAT': Anchor reacts to Simone Biles becoming most decorated US Olympic gymnast