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Maryland’s first human composting facility offers an alternative to burial and cremation through natural organic reduction

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Representative Image (AI-generated) Maryland is giving residents a new option for what happens to their bodies after death. According to WYPR, a public radio station serving Maryland, the state is now home to what is described as the nation’s largest human composting facility: a 37,000-square-foot facility in Elkridge operated by Earth Funeral. The facility uses…

Maryland: Two people bitten by beavers in less than two weeks at Maryland park force partial closure after both animals test positive for rabies | World News

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At Cunningham Falls State Park, two people experienced beaver bites that resulted in positive rabies tests for both animals involved. Consequently, park authorities have restricted access to water areas to ensure public safety. Ongoing surveillance is focused on assessing the rabies situation, and restrictions will persist until health officials confirm that the park is safe…