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Even frozen Antarctica is being walloped by climate extremes, scientists find
A new study concludes that Antarctica is already being and will continue to be affected by more frequent and severe extreme weather events, a known byproduct of human-caused climate change.
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Researchers have identified a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California
Researchers are howling with delight after discovering a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California.
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It’s midwinter, but it’s over 100 degrees in South America
It's been as much as 40 or more degrees above average, and as hot as it usually gets in summer, in some parts of South America.
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Time is running out on the Climate Clock
What that giant clock in NYC’s Union Square is counting down to.
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Humans Actually Have Secret Stripes And Other Strange Markings
Humans have invisible skin patterns, due to a quirk in how our enveloping layer forms.
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‘I spot brand new TVs, here to be shredded’: the truth about our electronic waste
In a giant factory in California, thousands of screens, PCs and other old or unwanted gadgets are picked apart for materials. But what about the billions of other defunct (or not) devices?
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Did the Romans hunt WHALES?
Ancient bones at a fish processing factory reveal the civilisation may have caused the beasts to go extinct in the Mediterranean 2,000 years ago
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US heatwave: 'Dangerous’ temperatures could set new records
Parts of the US are expected to see record temperatures on Sunday, with warnings of "dangerous" heat levels into next week across the south-west. Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under heat advisories, from Florida to California and up to Washington state. The country's National Weather Service (NWS) has urged people not to underestimate the risk to life.
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The pork industry’s forced cannibalism, explained
A new investigation exposes the stomach-churning practice that goes into making your bacon.
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The laser-powered method can be used to read into the chemical composition of erupted magma over time.
When you hear news reports about volcanoes spewing lava and ash, you may worry about the people nearby. In fact, almost one in ten people around the world live within 100 kilometres of an active volcano. For those living close to volcanoes, farming on their fertile soils, or visiting their spectacular landscapes, it is crucial to understand the drivers of eruption.
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US heatwave: Scorching heat strains US air conditioning capacity
Weather experts warn of "dangerously hot conditions" over the weekend for millions of Americans.
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The Coolest Library on Earth
At the University of Copenhagen, researchers store ice cores that hold the keys to Earth’s climate past and future.
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The wildfires scorching Maui have killed at least 53 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings, officials say | CNN
The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has risen to 53, Maui County said Thursday.
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Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires | CNN
Some Maui residents are questioning the effectiveness of the emergency warning system employed as the wildfires spread rapidly across Lahaina and other parts on Tuesday. Hawaii’s attorney general is leading a review of the emergency response.
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2,000 years before 'manscaping' and smooth armpits, the Romans were seriously into hair removal, archaeological findings show
An English Heritage site found over 50 tweezers during a dig in Wroxeter, England, highlighting the Romans' obsession with "manscaping."
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The big idea: why climate tribalism only helps the deniers
From nuclear power to electric vehicles, battles between activists risk getting in the way of reducing emissions
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Rainbow Snake
NON-VENOMOUS Other common names Common Rainbow Snake, Eel Moccasin, Southern Florida Rainbow Snake Basic description Most adult Rainbow Snakes are about 27–48 inches (70–122 cm) in total length. Adults are large, thick bodied, and quite beautiful. These snakes are mostly glossy black (iridescent
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The Failure of California Electricity Policy in One Image
In a few weeks it will be one year since the article “California just hit 95% renewable energy. Will other states come along for the ride?” appeared in the Los Angeles Times. Its author, reporter Sammy Roth, had learned that California briefly generated 95% of the electricity consumers were using from renewable sources a few days earlier, and he was elated.
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Researchers develop a new process for manufacturing permanent magnets
Researchers from the Critical Materials Institute, a U.S. Department of Energy Innovation Hub led by Ames National Laboratory, have developed a new method for manufacturing high-performance permanent magnets.
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To fight climate change, we've got to quit making so much plastic
A 75 percent reduction is needed to limit warming to 1.5 C, new report says.