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Fish swimming around coral reef
Saving Coral Reefs Worldwide

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

The International Coral Reef Initiative has urged governments to take action to save the planet’s remaining coral reefs and their attendant fish populations.

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Offshore drilling in the Caribbean
Caribbean Offshore Drilling Threatens Florida Beaches

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

The Bahamas Petroleum Company has begun exploratory oil drilling 150 miles from South Florida despite warnings of the potential for severe or catastrophic impact if a spill occurs.

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Geothermal plant
The Benefits of Renewable Geothermal Energy

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Despite its enormous potential, geothermal energy supplied just 0.4 percent of U.S. electricity in 2019.

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Mount Everest
Hazardous Pollutants Found in Mount Everest Snow

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Manmade perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in snow at the top of Mount Everest, posing a risk for trekkers, climbers and residents that drink the water.

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Honey bee on plant
Honey Bees Have a Dirty Secret

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Although honey bees symbolize sustainability and are vital to farmers, they also have a distressing effect on the environment—destabilizing natural ecosystems by competing with native bees.

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Jet flying in the sky
Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient.

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Hurricane impacting climate change
Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Research suggests hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change.

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Filling water from tap to avoid microplastic particles
Plastic Particles Ingested in Food and Water

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water.

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Child playing in natural environment to enhance immune system
Childhood Immunity Enhanced by Natural Environment

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria.

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Methane emissions
Europe Tightens Methane Emission Monitoring, But U.S. Does Not

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership have adopted framework to report methane emissions, but none of them are in the U.S.

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Low carbon cement
Low-Carbon Cement Offsets Climate Change

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

The manufacture of cement creates up to 8 percent of the total global carbon dioxide generated by humans, but a variety of approaches are being explored to lower these worrisome emissions.

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Evacuation route for weather disaster
Disaster Fatigue Influences Decisions

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Extreme levels of stress from wildfires, hurricanes, floods and the pandemic can induce “disaster fatigue”, a form of emotional exhaustion that may reshape how people make choices.

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Generous people giving and improving longevity
Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being.

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Earth's magnetic fields
Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

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Beach with rising sea level
Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century.

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Luminescent solar concentrator textile
New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles.

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Person smiling creating positive thoughts
Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude.

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Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study.

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Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly
Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up
California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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