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Nobody is listening to climate scientists. What if they went on strike?
The bizarre logic of scientists putting a moratorium on science. More »
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California regulators blame a warehouse fire for toxic fumes that displaced thousands. Locals say there’s more to the story.
In a city home to 175 industrial sites, pinpointing blame is a difficult task. More »
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Exxon pledges to cut emissions — but not from its oil
Exxon Mobil's new net-zero pledge stacks up poorly, even by oil company standards. More »
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Europe narrows hunt for next astronauts, eyes crewed flights
BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency has narrowed the candidate list for its next generation of astronauts, including dozens who have a physical disability. The agency announced last year that it had received a record number of 22,589 applications from peop... More »
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How mRNA technology could create a new vaccine — against ticks
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. This new vaccine could eventually protect against several of them. More »
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‘Don’t Look Up’ and ‘Soylent Green’: Hollywood keeps telling similar stories about the end of the world
The climate disaster movie isn’t new. It also hasn’t changed that much. More »
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The majority of the world promised to end deforestation. But businesses are standing in the way.
A new report identifies 500 companies and financial institutions that have failed to protect the world's forests. More »
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Flights sent to assess Tonga damage after volcanic eruption
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand and Australia were able to send military surveillance flights to Tonga on Monday to assess the damage a huge undersea volcanic eruption left in the Pacific island nation. A towering ash cloud since Saturday's eruption... More »
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Energy Department slammed for funding ‘false’ plastics solutions
Advocates say the agency’s efforts to develop chemical recycling are a “waste of tax dollars.” More »
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Biden is ending Trump’s war on green appliances — but not very quickly
The Department of Energy reversed Trump’s rules on dishwashers, washers, and dryers, but is behind on reviewing more than 30 standards. More »
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The boreal of Minnesota could look like Kansas if CO2 emissions remain ‘business as usual’
From Minnesota to the Northwest Territories, researchers are studying dramatic changes in the vast northern forests. More »
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The heat stays on: Earth hits 6th warmest year on record
Earth simmered to the sixth hottest year on record in 2021, according to several newly released temperature measurements. And scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that shows hints of accelerating. Two U.S. science agen... More »