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Scientists in India find new type of viper -- and it looks stunning

A beautiful snake of which we know very little.

African green monkeys howling at drones teach us about the evolution of language

Before there was the word, there was the meaning of sound.

Baby sharks eat land-based songbirds

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo -- eats birds.

Solar plasma observations bring us one step closer to stable fusion generators

We're basically copying off of Nature.

Wild chimpanzees learned how to crack open tortoises -- and they're sharing the knowledge among themselves

Cracking open a turtle-y one with the boys.

New electricity-based method to produce hydrogen could slash 1% of the world's CO2 emissions

1% might sound small, but taken on a planetary level -- it's a whole lot.

Study finds distinct microbes living near corals

Each coral species has a distinct microbial population, researchers found.

Researchers create fuel from water, CO2, and artificial photosynthesis

The technology isn't yet ready for the market -- but it's not far off, either.

Climate warming is definitely, for sure, no doubt about it, our fault, says new study

More like "yet another new study."

Scientists pinpoint China as major source of banned ozone-depleting chemicals

A mysterious and alarming uptick in dangerous chlorine-based chemicals has been tracked down to eastern China.

Chernobyl has turned into a thriving habitat for hundreds of species

The environmental pressure generated by humans is larger than a nuclear explosion -- a revealing vision of the type of impact we're having on the world.

Bonobo mothers help their sons get dates -- it makes them 3x as likely to become fathers

Just let me get Tinder like everybody else, Mom. Sheesh.

The world decreased coal energy usage for the first time since the Industrial Revolution

Every year, the world used to add more coal-fired power plants. Not anymore!

Nearly one quarter of West Antarctica ice is unstable, melting, study reports

That's a LOT of ice.

99% of the world's electric buses are in China

They're miles and miles ahead.

Scientists map global "Internet of Mushrooms"

“I haven’t seen anybody do anything like that before,” researchers commented.

Scientists develop plant-based, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam

Finally, an alternative to Styrofoam we can all support.

Escaped parrots are now living, roosting in 23 US states

The greenest immigrant community in the US, certainly.

Triangle-weaver spider uses its web like a slingshot to ensnare prey faster than a rocket

This crazy spider can accelerate 26 times faster than NASA's shuttle.

In April, the US used more renewable energy than coal

Good news, but let's not get over-excited by this.

Dogs quarantined after vets find dangerous disease that can be passed to humans

A pet's sickness shouldn't normally be transmissible to humans -- except in this case.

Plastic pollution may harm marine bacteria that produces 5% of the world's oxygen

One of the world's most fascinating tiny creature may be threatened by chemicals from marine plastic debris.

Robots and AI can help us better understand deep sea species, study reports.

We're fishing for information in the deep seas.

Atmospheric CO2 reaches record 415ppm -- the highest it's been in millions of years

Not the kind of record we want.

Oldest tree in eastern North America found in a swamp: it's 2,624 years old

Researchers desperately call for the protection of this area, of which 99% has already been destroyed.

Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations

Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.

Penguin and seal poop create biodiversity hotspots in Antarctica

Poop comes in to save the day!

Iceland researchers trap CO2 into rocks -- but there's a catch

This could be a big part of the battle against climate change.

The UK had a coal-free week -- the first time since 1882

This is the country's first coal-free week since the advent of the Industrial Revolution.

Paper wasps capable of behavior that we consider part of logical reasoning

Buzz in excitement for this piece of news!

Researchers hack plants to use less water so we don't starve when climate change hits hard

These plants will drink responsibly -- whether they want it or not!

Scientists produce 'impossible' 400-year-long record of El Niño events

The researchers drilled coral cores in order to extend the climate record of El Ninos.

The UN says humanity is causing an 'unprecedented' decline in biodiversity -- and it's picking up

Please stop.

New paper proposes we use air conditioners to make fuel out of thin air

Feasible or not, it's still an interesting idea.

Climate change fuels banana disease, threatening our crops

It's getting worse: climate change is taking our bananas.

How UV lights could end up saving crane species

A simple way to help bird populations.

For the first time, renewable energy generated more electricity than coal in the United States

The dawn of a new era!

Vietnam to introduce at least 3,000 electric buses next year

A remarkable initiative!

Scientists find potential antidote to world's most venomous sea creature

To box jellyfish carries enough venom to kill 60 people. Until now, there was no way to neutralize its deadly sting.

So-called biodegradable bags can still carry shopping after three years buried in the soil or in the sea

There's no evidence that biodegradable have any environmental advantage over conventional plastic bags.

Climate change may make the oceans belch out CO2, study warns

Oh, how the waters have turned.

Going vegan might not be the greenest diet -- but giving up meat, is

The main takeaway: eat less meat.

Winds and waves are getting slightly stronger around the globe

The differences are tiny but they can add up in time to change global behavior.

Researchers figure out how coffee can boost (some) solar cells

Oh great, more competition for my morning coffee.

The EU should not import Brazilian products linked to deforestation and human rights violations, urges open letter from European scientists

We can make a difference!

Researchers unveil the most comprehensive atlas of coral reefs to date

Maps to the rescue.

How air pollution affects human health

Air pollution kills 5.5 million people around the world yearly.

Greenland ice is melting 6 times faster than in the 1980s

Requiem for an ice sheet.

Arctic warming accelerates climate change -- and will cost $70 trillion

Take action against climate change -- or pay up.

Like meal kits? You might be doing the environment a favor

Have you ever tried a meal kit? You might be doing the environment a favor.

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