Why do big oil companies invest in green energy?
Even fossil fuel companies have found that clean energy can reduce costs.
September 17, 2025
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Environment
How a corpse plant makes its terrible smell − it has a strategy, and its female flowers do most of t
When a corpse flower bloomed on campus, atmospheric scientists got to work. What they discovered provides new evidence about…
September 16, 2025
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Emergency alerts may not reach those who need them most in Colorado
Increasing awareness can help close the gap on the number of people signed up for emergency alerts, but that won’t happen…
September 16, 2025
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Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global tre
The world puts a lot of unnecessary microplastics into the environment − such as glitter in makeup. Even better filters…
September 15, 2025
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What Native-held lands in California can teach about resilience and the future of wildfire
Indigenous forest management practices can help control wildfires’ frequency and severity, while also restoring people’s…
September 15, 2025
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Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these
White-tailed deer host these brain worms, but they don’t actually get the disease, which makes it harder for biologists…
September 12, 2025
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Where does your glass come from?
Glass seems simple − it’s just sand and a few more ingredients. Yet mining and production are rarely local, raising…
September 10, 2025
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The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting…
September 9, 2025
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Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity,
An analysis finds that fewer electric vehicles will also mean less investment to clean up the electricity sector.
September 8, 2025
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Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s
The Trump administration and members of Congress propose cutting environmental reviews and public involvement to boost logging.…
September 8, 2025
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Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think
These sites of national significance hold surprising treasures no less wondrous than the big-name destinations, potentially…
September 4, 2025
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You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from
PFAS exposure can vary significantly from one community to the next. A close-up view of three Great Lakes states offers…
September 4, 2025
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China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada
China is already producing a wide range of EVs, including several options that cost less than $25,000.
September 3, 2025
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5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you
From rising global temperatures to the fast-warming Arctic, early climate models predicted the changes half a century ago.
September 3, 2025
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AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the wor
AI models can deliver localized forecasts faster and cheaper than traditional models. The challenge is getting this technology…
September 3, 2025
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AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency
AI’s burgeoning energy appetite is driving efforts to make more efficient computer chips. But chips are only part of the…
September 3, 2025
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How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade
Small farms will have the hardest time meeting the rules, giving big producers an edge. One potential solution: agroforestry,…
September 2, 2025
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AI has a hidden water cost − here’s how to calculate yours
AI systems’ water usage can vary widely, depending on where and when the computer answering the query is running.
September 1, 2025
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How to poop outdoors in a way that won’t harm the environment and other hikers
Most people want to properly dispose of their waste, but they’re typically not prepared. Land managers can help users…
August 29, 2025
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As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better
There are other parts of popular areas – and different locations altogether – that can be great places for outdoor recreation…
August 28, 2025
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