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The Atlantic Ocean is still growing physically, but humans are over-harvesting its rich fisheries. The most famous one –…
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In the Amazon, beetles and flowering trees have developed a tight bond. Hundreds of beetle species thrive off of and pollinate…
Some beaches in the world tend to consistently produce huge waves. Places like Nazaré Canyon in Portugal and Mavericks…
Millions of miles of fences crisscross the Earth's surface. They divide ecosystems and affect wild species in ways that…
There were so many tropical storms in 2020, forecasters exhausted the list of names and started using Greek letters. And…
As the world waits for vaccines against COVID-19, testing wastewater can give communities and smaller locales, such as school…
Choosing former Secretary of State John Kerry as climate envoy is an important first step. To regain trust, the U.S. will…
Joe Biden has sweeping plans for a clean energy revolution. Congress will be a big speed bump, but it can't block everything.
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Over US$12 trillion of COVID-19 relief has been promised. If a small portion was put toward economy-boosting green investments,…
Fast fashion is far from green. But the rapid expansion of online clothing resale platforms could help shrink the garment…
Here are four ways adults can help kids work through their worries about the environment.
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The Trump administration has used executive orders, deregulation and delays to reduce environmental regulation. Biden administration…
A fire scientists offers a six-point strategy for preventing wildfires and living safely in flammable landscapes.
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