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Apr 30, 2024, 9:43 AM
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5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
Nations finished a round of negotiations early Tuesday on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetingsApr 30, 2024, 9:43 AM
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Apr 26, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change
The first official Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, when prizes were offered to communities and individuals who could plant the most trees in a single day.Apr 26, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Apr 26, 2024, 4:46 PM
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The Power of Us: As EV demand slows, a new alternative fuel garners attention
As EV demand slows, advocates say eFuels could make cars that are already on the road greener.Apr 26, 2024, 4:46 PM
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Apr 27, 2024, 9:01 AM
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The Power of Us: Climate change has disproportionately impacted these vulnerable US communities, experts say
The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S.Apr 27, 2024, 9:01 AM
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Apr 26, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Facility seen polluting Malaysian river part of anti-pollution program promoted by US plastics industry
A plastics facility accused of polluting a Malaysian river is tied to Operation Clean Sweep, an anti-pollution program promoted by the U.S. plastics industry.Apr 26, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 3:53 AM
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Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
A lab in a Dutch zoo has presented special corals that bred themselves and nestled them in Europe's largest coral reefApr 26, 2024, 3:53 AM
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Apr 25, 2024, 6:29 PM
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EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.Apr 25, 2024, 6:29 PM
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Apr 21, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Corporations struggle on climate goals amid backlash over 'woke capitalism,' experts say
"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.Apr 21, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Apr 19, 2024, 6:12 AM
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How the UN Plastics Treaty aims to tackle the pollution crisis
The fourth round of United Nations Plastics Treaty negotiations will be held in Ottowa, Canada, from April 23-29.Apr 19, 2024, 6:12 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 6:30 AM
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Are lab-grown diamonds as sustainable as advertised?
Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.Apr 23, 2024, 6:30 AM
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Apr 22, 2024, 6:19 AM
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A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Hong Kong has passed a legislation to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery as a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the cityApr 22, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Apr 19, 2024, 8:45 AM
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EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency's designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substancesApr 19, 2024, 8:45 AM
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Apr 16, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Streams that supply drinking water in danger following 2023 Supreme Court decision that stripped wetlands protections: Report
A Supreme Court decision that stripped protections from America's wetlands will have reverberating impacts on rivers that supply drinking water all over the U.S.Apr 16, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Apr 15, 2024, 5:21 PM
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4th global coral reef bleaching event underway as oceans continue to warm: NOAA
This is the fourth global bleaching event on record and the second in the last 10 years, according to NOAA.Apr 15, 2024, 5:21 PM
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Apr 3, 2024, 6:06 AM
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How the solar eclipse will impact plants and animals
Scientists will be studying how the solar eclipse will affect plant and animal activity on Earth.Apr 3, 2024, 6:06 AM
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Mar 29, 2024, 1:29 PM
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EPA sets new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in effort to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles on Friday.Mar 29, 2024, 1:29 PM
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Mar 27, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Debate about safety of synthetic turf and 'forever chemicals' raises concerns for some
Synthetic turf fields are made with "forever chemicals" perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, according to the EPA.Mar 27, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Mar 19, 2024, 11:28 AM
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Innovative solutions will be necessary to reduce methane emissions, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, experts say
The U.S. is emitting more methane from oil and gas production than previously thought -- and it's causing billions in environmental damage per year.Mar 19, 2024, 11:28 AM
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Mar 16, 2024, 6:03 AM
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Why some states are discharging much more chemical waste into local waterways, according to new report
Some U.S. states are discharging much more chemical waste from industrial activity into local waterways than others, according to a new analysis.Mar 16, 2024, 6:03 AM
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Mar 12, 2024, 8:03 PM
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Scientists are using underwater speakers to help restore degraded coral reefs: Study
Researchers have discovered a new method that could encourage the restoration of degraded coral reef populations, which have been declining around the world.Mar 12, 2024, 8:03 PM
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Feb 28, 2024, 6:11 AM
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King salmon populations are dying, simultaneously affecting orcas and local Alaskan communities
The survival of living beings both on land and sea are dependent on king salmon, the most important species of salmon in the world.Feb 28, 2024, 6:11 AM
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Mar 1, 2024, 2:25 PM
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Universities swapping energy sources to geothermal now a growing trend
Some of the most established universities in the country are switching to sustainable energy to power their campuses in an effort to meet climate goals.Mar 1, 2024, 2:25 PM
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Feb 16, 2024, 2:44 PM
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Why the silverspot butterfly, native to just 3 US states, is inching closer to extinction
The silverspot butterfly, a species native to the U.S., is inching closer to extinction, prompting the federal protections as its numbers continue to decline.Feb 16, 2024, 2:44 PM
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Feb 14, 2024, 11:02 AM
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Anaconda, Montana turns the page on its environmental disaster
Decades of work have turned Anaconda, Montana from one of the most polluted sites in the country into a greener, vibrant community.Feb 14, 2024, 11:02 AM
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Feb 13, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Wildfire smoke to worsen across US, putting 125 million at risk: Study
First Street Foundation, a non-profit research and technology group that works to define America's climate risk, shared its "Atrocious Air" study on Monday.Feb 13, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Feb 13, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Climate change and loss of sea ice putting polar bears at risk of starvation, collar cameras show
What is a day in the life of an Alaskan polar bear like? Researchers recently found out after strapping collar cameras to several bears.Feb 13, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Feb 12, 2024, 3:02 PM
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How to have a more sustainable Valentine's Day
Show a little love to the planet this Valentine's Day by celebrating in more sustainable ways.Feb 12, 2024, 3:02 PM
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Feb 7, 2024, 8:00 AM
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EPA announces new air quality standards for particulate matter, citing health risks
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new standard on Wednesday for particulate matter pollution, citing the health risks related to exposure.Feb 7, 2024, 8:00 AM
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Feb 5, 2024, 11:07 AM
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Study of sea sponges lead scientists to believe Earth has already passed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming
Earth may have already passed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming and be soon heading for 2 degrees, researchers have found.Feb 5, 2024, 11:07 AM
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Jan 31, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Sea otters, once hunted to near extinction, are preventing coastal erosion as their populations grow, study finds
Sea otters are proving to be the Mother Nature's solution to preventing coastal erosionJan 31, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Jan 13, 2024, 5:29 AM
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The first-ever climate museum in the US is welcoming visitors in NYC's Soho neighborhood
New York City's Climate Museum is welcoming visitors free of charge to its pop-up exhibit in Soho.Jan 13, 2024, 5:29 AM
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Dec 26, 2023, 7:19 AM
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Eco-friendly ways to declutter your life
Here are ways to clean out your home in an environmentally friendly fashion.Dec 26, 2023, 7:19 AM
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Dec 1, 2023, 5:03 AM
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Real versus fake Christmas trees: Which is more environmentally friendly?
The typical rules of sustainability do not apply when it comes to choosing the most environmentally friendly option of Christmas tree.Dec 1, 2023, 5:03 AM
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Nov 29, 2023, 4:13 PM
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Mobile science program offers new ways for Massachusetts students to learn about the environment
The classroom is coming to life for elementary students in Massachusetts, who are experiencing new ways to learn about the environment.Nov 29, 2023, 4:13 PM
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Nov 29, 2023, 9:48 AM
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'Ghost forests' threaten New Jersey's water, ecosystem
New Jersey's forests are in a crisis as the crucial Atlantic white cedar trees are dying and causing an ecological ripple.Nov 29, 2023, 9:48 AM
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Nov 20, 2023, 6:04 PM
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California wildfires altering ecosystems, disrupting wildlife habitats: Study
Extreme wildfires that have been burning through the California landscape over recent decades are disrupting wildlife habitats within the state, new research shows.Nov 20, 2023, 6:04 PM
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Nov 14, 2023, 4:02 PM
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Effects of climate change worsening in every part of the US, report says
The effects from rising temperatures around the world are worsening in every part of the U.S., according to the newly released National Climate Assessment.Nov 14, 2023, 4:02 PM
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Nov 9, 2023, 6:03 AM
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Earth caps off its hottest 12-month period on record, report finds
The planet has capped its hottest 12-month span on record now that high temperatures in the month of October have been analyzed.Nov 9, 2023, 6:03 AM
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Nov 1, 2023, 2:17 PM
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How to sustainably discard pumpkins, other organic fall decorations once the holidays are over
What to do with leftover pumpkins after Halloween is over.Nov 1, 2023, 2:17 PM
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