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Judge orders EPA head Scott Pruitt to demonstrate science behind climate change denial

A judge has ordered Pruitt to do his job -- finally.

Dogs like fatty food but cats prefer carbs

The findings could improve pet food.

Dolphins, otters, and seals killed and used as bait in global fisheries

It's an undocumented practice -- we don't know how widespread and widely used it is.

From insects to whales, all sorts of animals take turns to communicate

When one utters, the other listens -- and such is the case in most animals too.

Invasive toxic toads could trigger an ecological disaster in Madagascar

It's an ecological time bomb.

Asheville officially issues the first city-wide vegan challenge in the US

Good luck to all Ashvillans!

Companies push to start drilling for oil in Arctic refuge

Pristine no more -- drilling might soon commence in the Alaskan Arctice.

Does living near wind turbines really affect your health?

The answer is certainly debated.

There are huge differences in how animals see the world -- we're among the crisp-eyed

Enjoy the world in HD.

How Buildings of the Future Will Conserve Water

As things evolve, so will the future of water conservation.

Aggressive guppies turn their eyes black to warn other fish

Watch out!

Innovation can reduce energy demand without sacrificing well-being, study suggests

The two aren't mutually exclusive -- we can get lots of energy sustainably and cheaply.

Bonobos may get disgusted too -- which may help trace the origin of this behavior in humans

Our primate cousins seem to get grossed out as well.

Avoiding eating meat and dairy is the single best thing you can do for the environment

The bottom line? Eat less meat!

Banning plastic bags: Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to opt for a ban

Despite some city and state-wide measures, no other country in the Americas has banned plastic bags.

Amazing views of Earth captured by NOAA's latest weather satellite

The level of detail is exceptional.

There are now over three million electric vehicles on the world's roads, after massive sales in 2017

Fossil's so last year.

The Great Barrier Reef had 5 near-death experiences so far, but this one might be its last

The Great Barrier Reef may be facing its worse threat yet.

Greenland, Faroe Islands to stop commercial fishing of wild salmon for 12 years

The deal was made possible by the efforts of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and North Atlantic Salmon Fund.

French scientists looked at what makes dolphins happy -- and they're very much like us

Quality time with friends makes anyone happy.

Tall trees in tropical forests are less vulnerable to drought

Novel insights into the inner works of complex tropical ecosystems.

European Union considers total ban on plastic straws and cutlery

We can only hope this comes to fruition.

Mongooses remember when their friends helped them -- and help them back

These cute little predators are very social creatures.

Stick insects defy death-- their eggs can survive being eaten by birds

They are "re-born."

Massachusetts and Rhode Island to build new offshore wind farms totaling 1.2GW

As developments in Europe drive down installation costs, the US is eager to get clean energy.

Radar reveals impressive canyons under Antarctic ice

They're big, and until now, they remained hidden

For banded mongooses, 'cultural inheritance' decides what's for dinner

Cultural preference is not unique to humans, and might be much more common than we once thought it to be.

France is being invaded by giant, predatory worms

They're big, they're slimy, and they're invasive.

Rice is losing its nutritional value due to rising CO2 levels

Rice is losing proteins, vitamins, and minerals due to rising CO2 in the atmosphere.

Climate change is making urban animals smaller, new study finds

Climate change has dangerous and often unforeseeable consequences.

Don't drag your feet with renewables: earlier switch saves money in the long run

Last one at the finish pays the bill!

Black lung disease makes resurgence among US coal miners

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly called black lung disease, is caused by long exposure to coal dust and can have devastating consequences.

How coyotes conquered North America -- and are still expanding fast

The canines are expanding so much they might even become a South American species.

Terrestrial temperatures in the Pliocene were 2-3°C warmer than now

It can be used as a model for future climate change.

Republican lawmaker: Rocks tumbling into ocean causing sea level rise

This is embarrassing and extremely dangerous -- lawmakers should not exhibit this level of scientific illiteracy.

European Union sues six of its countries over air pollution

These are steps in the right direction.

This April was Earth's 400th consecutive warmer-than-average month

A bad record to set.

The Economics of Fracking: Is Fracking Worth the Health and Environmental Risks?

Hydraulic is certainly a polarizing issue. It's got some economic benefits, and causes a lot of environmental damage. Is it worth it?

Pets don’t have to die to be miserable

An in-depth look at how humans can make their pets suffer -- often, unknowingly.

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degree C would save most global species, new study concludes

... but if we keep on with the "business as usual" approach, things will be much worse.

Australian magpies can understand what other birds are 'saying' with surprising clarity

Magpies? Check. Throwing orange balls at magpies? Check. Grated cheese? Check. I love this study.

Human activity is messing with global freshwater movement

The message is clear: We need to act now!

Atmospheric readings show someone is producing illegal, ozone-depleting industrial gases

Please stop.

Lizards with lime-green blood might lead to cure for malaria and other diseases

Their blood is green due to a pigment that is toxic to humans.

Bitcoin to consume 0.5% of the world's electricity -- as much as Ireland

Bitcoin may have made some people rich, but it also consumed a lot of energy and produced a lot of emissions in the process.

Plastics are ubiquitous in the deep ocean -- even in the Mariana Trench

Plastic is everywhere -- literally.

Puppies reach peak-cuteness around 8 to 10 weeks specifically to make us love them

If this is emotional blackmail. I'm not even mad.

An energy-dense diet changes the brain -- makes rats hungrier and more prone to obesity

High-calorie foods not only cause obesity, they change the brain.

Refugees give life jackets a new life, repurposing them as bags and laptop sleeves

Making the best of a bad situation.

Trump Administration shuts down CO2 monitoring program, as greenhouse gas levels skyrocket

It's a damn shame.

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