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Deadly oil accident in 2010 didn’t affect BP’s stock market returns

Finances of BP didn't take a big hit despite a massive oil accident

Record-setting heatwave scorches central US as over 100 million Americans receive warning

Welcome to the new normal.

Bizarre archaeological find in the UK features thousands of frog bones

There are many theories behind the finding, from a bizarre tragedy to the frogs being attracted to the area

Norway is building the world’s largest wind farm – to power oil and gas fields

Talk about irony.

Monkeys seem to prefer vibing to music over screentime

The monkeys could trigger audio or visual stimuli on demand

Wreck of famous ship of the 17th century discovered off the UK coast

The Gloucester sank in 1682 and it took many years of work to find it.

Carbon and health taxes can bring down emissions and improve diets

A traditionally unpopular approach could make us healthier while also reducing emissions.

US diets are gradually shifting away from beef but it’s not fast enough

Meeting the country’s climate targets will require even broader dietary changes.

Spain could soon fine supermarkets and shops for food waste

Penalties range between 2,000 and 60,000 euros for those who don't follow the new law

Scientists unveil most precise map yet of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean floor

The map covers 48 million square kilometers (185 million square miles) and details a new deepest point

“Ugly” reef fish are more endangered than “pretty” ones and it's a problem

Humans are shaping nature based on their own preference -- and this preference is sometimes very unhealthy.

No driver required. Autonomous taxis are finally arriving in San Francisco

The cars will only operate in less congested areas and when the weather's good, but it's an important start.

Human impact is driving red pandas towards potential extinction

The endangered mammal is closer to extinction, with about 10,000 left in the wild

Think there's a lot of plastic now? There will be three times more by 2060

The problem continues to grow and grow.

Monkeypox could have been quietly circulating for years before its emergence

The outbreak continues to grow, putting global health officials on high alert. But symptoms appear to be milder than expected.

Small Pacific island state of Niue pledges to protect 100% of its ocean, create sanctuary the size of Italy

The government has created a massive marine park to further protect the ocean

Human’s appetite for eggs helped drive this giant Australian bird to extinction

People arriving in what is now Australia likely ate the bird to extinction.

Guns are now the leading cause of death among US youth

It's a growing problem with a big racial and ethnic disparity

Dolphins’ "names" are influenced by where they live

Researchers went through hundreds of hours of whistle sounds to identify differences between them -- and they came up with something interesting.

US company wants to build the world’s largest facility for cultivated meat

Good Meat hopes to produce up to 13,000 tons of chicken and beef a year without slaughtering a single animal.

New method can cleanly extract lithium and other valuable minerals from water using magnets

It could boost the cost-effectiveness of several renewable energy solutions

Germany could restart coal plants if Russian gas is cut

It’s the most polluting fossil fuel, which we should be abandoning to tackle the climate crisis. But the war in Ukraine may force Germany to

Family of termites has been traveling across the ocean for millions of years

Termites are all around the world, but this specific family has a very unique story to tell.

Jackdaws call to one another to 'vote' when it's time to fly together

Everyone has a vote, using 'democratic' principles to overcome their differences

Over 500 animal species haven't been seen in 50 years but they're still not officially extinct yet

Some could be lost forever, while others could live in areas difficult to reach

We all tend to lie about our food consumption, regardless of how much we weigh

This could be due to multiple reasons and have wide consequences

Dolphins taste their friends' urine to recognize them

As they don't have olfactory bulbs they have to rely on taste and vocal calls

Remote sensing can track the availability of flowers for pollinators

Satellites, drones and behavioral models could be used together to help protect pollinators.

Solar panels will become mandatory on all new EU buildings

Solar panels could be on all Europe's public buildings by 2029

Netherlands wants to ban fossil fuel heating systems from 2026

It’s the latest in a series of policies rolled out by European countries seeking to wean themselves off Russian fossil fuels

Ancient tooth found in Laos sheds light on extinct human relative

It’s one of the few physical remains known of Denisovans, a sister lineage to Neanderthals

2021 broke nearly all climate change indicator records (again), from CO2 emissions to rising sea levels

World Meteorological Organization warns over the consequences of the climate crisis

Pollution kills over 9 million people every year, 66% more than two decades ago

Industrial pollution is the largest problem, mainly concentrated in Asia

Farm vehicles have become so heavy they're affecting the world's soils

Massive tractors could be damaging the world's soils

At least 239 dams were removed from European rivers in 2021

The age of dams in may be coming to an end -- at least in Europe.

China brings in hi-tech methods to take care of its pandas

Facial recognition isn't just for humans anymore.

First permanent English colony in the US is facing a climate disaster

Jamestown is of the most important historic sites in the US but it may not survive another generation

Russian war could be causing surge in dolphin deaths in the Black Sea

Scientists and organizations warn over the environmental impacts of the war.

In five years, the world could break a key climate threshold

We're nearing the point of no return.

Renewables to reach record growth this year, despite market disruptions and supply chain bottlenecks

Solar and wind costs have increased slightly but even in rough conditions, renewables are still cost competitive.

Simple restaurant menu tweaks can encourage people to make more eco-friendly choices

Our food choices can make a big difference for climate change

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help tackle depression in young men

What we eat matters, with overall effects on our mind and body

This seed-firing drone can plant 40,000 trees a day

The objective is to sow the seeds for 100 million trees by 2024

The aviation is failing to deliver on its climate targets

The sector accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, and is way behind on its plans to address climate change.

Local policy is pushing the world’s largest wetland toward disaster

The wetland spans three countries and has rich, unique biodiversity.

Instead of mining the earth, just mine our e-waste, researchers call

Recycling our electronics should be a higher priority.

Global warming is causing the ocean to lose its memory

An ocean with an impaired memory makes it harder to predict how marine creatures will change from year to year.

Scientists discover hidden water reserve under Antarctic ice

A major water reservoir gets discovered.

US plastic recycling falls to abysmal levels

Plastics use is increasing while recycling is falling way short in the US.

Green roofs benefits heavily outweigh the costs for urban residents

Study also finds Portland's residents are willing to pay for the benefits of green roofs.

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