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It's hard to preserve national parks "unimpaired," as US law directs, when they're overrun with tourists…
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Cutting greenhouse gas emissions from key industries like cement and shipping will require technologies that either are…
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In the design of marine protected areas, new research suggests that it might be better to start small in order to gain local…
As global oil consumption drops, oil companies are pivoting to petrochemicals, and could crowd out bio-based alternatives.
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A report from top energy analysts warns that to meet the Paris climate agreement goals, investment in new unabated coal…
Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, is the winner of the 2021 World Food Prize for her work…
Electric cars offer benefits for low-income and minority drivers, including cleaner air and lower maintenance costs. But…
Fireflies' summer evening light shows are a delight for humans, but for the insects they are a crucial mating ritual…
To get a sense of how bad the 2021 hurricane season will be, keep an eye on the African monsoon, ocean temperatures and…
If emissions continue at their current pace, Antarctica will cross a threshold into runaway sea rise when today’s kids…
A large-scale survey asked people exactly that. One use of recycled carbon dioxide stood out.