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At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive—and eat—industrial pollution
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Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.
- Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.
Key Takeaways
- At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive—and eat—industrial pollution
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Total: 1 source•Published: 34m ago•Last Updated: 1m ago
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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- 34m agoPhys.org: Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into
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