Earth & Nature: 7 of 10
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After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat
With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy.
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Five million bees escape after crates of hives fall off truck in Canada
Beekeepers at site near Toronto in Ontario eventually managed to recapture most of the insects, although some remained on the loose
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Futuristic concrete could transform roads and homes into giant batteries
Low-cost cement could be used on roadways to provide contactless recharging for electric cars as they travel
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From kookaburra cackles to bonk of the banjo frog: Only one can be crowned Australia's favourite animal sound
Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound? It's time to make a call.
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Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it
Diverting Mississippi River water to states struggling with water scarcity isn't a new idea. And many experts have always said it's a long shot that isn't practical and wouldn't be remotely cost-effective.
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The Clean Energy Future Is Roiling Both Friends and Foes
Resistance to wind and solar projects from environmentalists is among an array of impediments to widespread conversion to renewables.
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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.
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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says
Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.
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'Polar bear capital of the world' soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice
The Canadian town of Churchill has already had more than four times as many polar bear visitors this year compared with the same time last year, and many more could soon be on the way.
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‘There’s nothing like this’: Firefighters unleash new bushfire war machine
Dozens of fires are burning as the state braces for a potentially terrifying bushfire season. The RFS is firing up a new weapon to help save homes and lives.
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Dogs can age healthier by socializing with humans and pets, study says
Social companionship had an influence greater than family finances, social time with children and the owner’s age.
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Exxon Knew about Climate Change Almost 40 Years Ago
A new investigation shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation
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How 2 Teens Accidentally Solved Charles Darwin's Most Vexing Problem
In 1956, a teenage girl by the name of Tina Negus was summering in the United Kingdom's Charnwood Forest with her family, when she noticed a curious imprint on an overhanging rock face.
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Pacific coral reef shows historic increase in climate resistance
Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals.
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Hurricane Idalia: cash assistance and emergency relief for Florida communities hit by disaster
How CARE and its partners are providing crucial aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Idalia, the strongest storm to hit Florida in over a century.
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Spooky, stealthy night hunters: revealing the wonderful otherworld of owls
Owls are masterpieces of adaption, having honed their expertise as night predators over millions of years. Two new books delve into the world of these birds and the battle to protect certain species.
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The Unending Quest To Build A Better Chicken
Maybe what we need is not just a new form of poultry farming but a complete revolution in how we relate to meat.
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The richest Americans account for 40 percent of U.S. climate emissions
About 15 days of emissions from the richest American was equal to a lifetime of emissions for someone in the poorest 10 percent in America, research found.
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Disasters are moving to new places faster than we’re keeping up with them
The range of possible disasters is growing for communities across America.
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Heat Is Not a Metaphor
As the hottest summer on record draws to a close, how do we make sense of the images of a climate in crisis?