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Chinese researchers find new swine flu strain in pigs. But slim chances of a new pandemic

The virus can be transmitted from pigs to humans, but not between humans. No reason to panic yet.

China discharges floodwater from one of the world's largest dams amid heavy rain season

It's the world biggest hydropower project.

Scientists discover a deep-sea coral garden off Greenland's coast

The area could be at risk in the future and should be protected.

EU eyes countries for renewed travel to the bloc, but not the US

US citizens will likely have to wait a bit more go to back to Europe.

The soil of the Amazon is filled with fungi - and we should do more to protect it

We need to better understand fungi -- and the Amazon could be the place to start

New interactive map shows how COVID-19 changed the world

It allows users to track changes in economic activity, climate change and air and water quality, among others

Use of face masks divides Republicans and Democrats, survey shows

Political affiliation plays a big role on the use of face masks.

Massive 700-km 'megaflash' stretching from Argentina to Brazil is longest lightning bolt on record

New records for largest and longest-lasting lightning bolts

New maps reveal the lost continent of Zealandia in amazing detail

Researches mapped the tectonic profile and the bathymetry of the continent

From the US to Brazil, countries use the pandemic as an excuse to ease environmental regulations

The environment also suffering because of the novel coronavirus.

A steep traffic toll in NYC would reduce traffic and pollution, study finds

There could be a solution for one of the most congested cities in the world.

Reusable containers are still safe to use during the pandemic, experts agree

Coronavirus spreads mainly through droplets rather than contact with surfaces.

Planting trees isn't always the best answer to a warmer world, studies agree

Not doing it right can negatively impact biodiversity and lower carbon density.

Most Americans agree the government should do more on climate change

The issue will likely play a big role in the upcoming presidential election.

The Arctic sees record heatwave amid forest fires. What does it mean for the world?

It could have consequences for the entire planet.

What's deep-sea mining? Risks and challenges of the new industrial frontier

This is a turning point for a gargantuan industry, but the environmental damage could be catastrophic.

The planet healed during the lockdown. Now, researchers want to track wildlife changes during the "anthropause"

Movements, stress levels and behaviors of animals will be reviewed.

Sugar drink makers spent more than $1 billion on advertisements in 2018

Black and hispanic youth were specifically targeted.

Elephant poaching is still at its peak in most of Africa

Central and Western Africa are the most affected regions.

Overconsumption is the bane of sustainability, new study concludes

Technology alone won't solve our environmental problems.

Coronavirus was in Italy already in December, sewage study shows

Researchers are starting to get a better picture of the spread of the virus.

One in five people worldwide is at risk of severe COVID-19

Think only the weak and sickling are at risk? If that's so, more than a fifth of the entire planet is weak and sickling.

Should Google be able to purchase Fitbit?

If the deal is accepted, Google would have access to a lot of sensible information

Australia has a climate denier problem -- and it's worse than you thought

The way media report on climate change has a big influence on people's beliefs, report shows

Half the world’s population are exposed to increasing air pollution, study shows

It is a threat to public health and economic progress

Researchers find cheap, already available drug that could reduce coronavirus deaths

Dexamethasone is a steroid already in use for treating several conditions.

Aurora-like phenomenon spotted on Mars for the first time

The glow comes from oxygen atoms and it was long predicted, but never observed before

Archeologists find 1,700-year-old Roman board game in Norway

This could have be a precursor of a popular Ancient game.

Coronavirus threatens to worsen global food crisis, UN warns

The pandemic might add more weight onto the already heavy burden of food shortage.

The US could supply 90% of its electrical power with clean energy by 2035 - and it wouldn't cost more

Avoiding a warmer world requires ambitious climate action.

Half the planet is still free from a significant human influence - and it should remain like that

Conservationists call to expand the amount of land formally protected.

Tons of microplastics are raining down on US national parks

It's raining plastic, literally.

Medium-pressure. That's the best hug for an infant, study shows

The effect was more significant when getting the hug from parents rather than strangers.

US surpasses two million coronavirus cases as states start to reopen

The number of hospitalizations is rising fast in several US states.

Tesla is now the world’s most valuable automaker

The company is a leader not only in sustainable vehicles but also on energy storage and solar energy.

COVID-19: Lockdown measures in Europe saved more than three million lives

Lifting lockdowns now could increase the risk of the virus spreading again

Brazilian Amazon readies for record burn season this year amid coronavirus

The smoke from the forest fires could pile on the burden caused by the pandemic.

China takes pangolin off of traditional medicine list

Pangolins could be the intermediate host that transmitted coronavirus to humans -- and trafficking makes disease transmission more likely.

Great white sharks hunt for meals in unexpected places

As juveniles, they are bottom-feeders instead of hunting for prey near the surface

First US woman to walk in space now reaches the lowest point of the planet

The submarine expedition took over five hours. She took photos and then spoke to the astronauts on the ISS.

Coronavirus is creating a new plastic crisis as masks and gloves end up in the ocean

It's a new twist to an old problem, as 8 million tons of plastic waste already end in the ocean every year

Brazil stops releasing key coronavirus numbers amid growing death toll

Another likely attempt by the Bolsonaro administration to downplay the pandemic.

Double-sided panels that follow the sun are more efficient than regular ones

However, replacing the ones now in use might ironically hurt the environment.

Protected areas are at risk from nearby invasive species, study shows

Global biodiversity loss is challenged by many factors -- including the invasion of 'alien' species.

Mangrove forests could be gone by 2050 if sea levels continue to rise

The forests would be in danger if the sea level rises more than six millimeters per year

Trump continues to weaken environmental regulations in the United States

New projects won't need to go through an environmental review amid the coronavirus pandemic, while EPA limits air quality controls.

CO2 levels hit all-time highs despite coronavirus crisis

Atmospheric carbon dioxide exceeded the 417 parts per million on average during May.

The world's cleanest air is in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica

It's truly pristine and unaffected by pollution from human activities.

Fuel tank collapses in Russia, leaking 20,000 tons of diesel in Arctic river

It's considered the second largest environmental accident in modern Russian history.

Pregnant women living near oil and gas wells are 40% more likely to birth low-weight babies

Researchers looked at the records of three million births in California and found a disturbing pattern.

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