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"Killer" mosquitoes are being unleashed in the US to fight disease

Their mission is to reduce mosquito populations.

Bonobos perform random acts of kindness to strangers

Humans aren't the only ones.

As Nicaragua and Syria embrace Paris Agreement, it's literally the US vs the rest of the world

Trump's US is the only country who doesn't want the Paris Agreement.

Mice will pick social rules over might-makes-right, hinting at the birth of human societies and laws

The basis of any civilized society.

The UN COP23 starts today -- Why this matters, and what you need to know

This could have a big impact on our lives.

Trump negotiators brand coal as the solution for the climate crisis at UN conference

It would be funny if it wouldn't be sad.

New EPA advisor believes air is "a little too clean for optimum health"

Unfortunately, it seems like this administration is hellbent on making the EPA an anti-scientific, destructive organization.

US report says climate change is happening, but US leaders disagrees

It's almost like the current government is building its own alternate reality.

NASA data shows climate change is threatening more glaciers than we thought

Ice might be melting much faster than we thought.

Ozone hole at its slimmest after 30 years of international effort, keeps shrinking

The warmer temperatures seen in latter years helped keep its size in check.

Greenhouse gas emissions have already peaked in 49 countries, but it's still not good news

This is no time to pat ourselves on the back, researchers warn.

Young bats learn different dialects from their nest mates

A difference in vocalization in bat 'dialects' is akin to the difference between London accent and, say, a Scottish accent.

Scientists discover third Orangutan species. It's already threatened with extinction

We just enlarged the great ape family. But there's also bad news.

Forests are increasingly patchy and fragmented -- which is bad news for the species living there

There aren't many things that can substitute a deep, thick forest.

There hasn't been this much CO2 in the air in 3 million years. We have to stop, UN warns

Uh-oh.

Rare trees safeguard biodiveristy, new research finds

Nature meets computer models.

Canada geese flock to cities to escape hunters

This is good for the geese, but can be nasty for the locals.

We now have proof that conservation funding works

We have no reason not to invest in saving the other species in the world.

Unless coal is phased out by 2050, Antarctica's melting ice sheet could drive a massive surge in sea level rise

Some countries are already planning to phase out coal by 2030 but it's not enough.

Paris will get its own 'vertical forest' which will add one hectare of trees

Two thousand trees, shrubs, and other plants will cover the wooden facade of a 54-meter-tall tower.

Scars left by glaciers show Antarctic ice retreat

Something similar might happen again soon.

Scientists create low-fat pigs by giving them a thermal regulation gene

At the very least, this is a testament to how far genetic editing has come.

Italy announces plans to completely phase out coal by 2025

Italy joins several other European countries in announcing a clear end date of coal power.

Transparent solar technology could provide 40% of US power if deployed across all glass surfaces

There's a huge untapped potential for solar energy across America's shining skyscrapers.

Surprise! Albatrosses eat quite a lot of jellyfish

Not many animals eat jellyfish because they are mostly made of water, but they are starting to take over the oceans.

Shrews literally shrink their heads with the seasons

The animals do it to survive the harsh winter, likely sacrificing cognitive abilities in the process.

E.P.A. removes climate science sections from its website

The EPA could be called a captive agency.

New simulation can predict where refugees will flee after a conflict

It has the potential to help aid efforts and save lives.

Global pollution linked to one in six premature deaths. It's worse than wars, AIDS and road accidents combined

The real scope of pollution and how it affects livelihoods is often misrepresented.

Water wells serving 2 million Americans could be contaminated with high levels of Arsenic

Millions of Americans are potentially exposed to high concentrations of arsenic from their drinking water.

Flowers use "blue halo" to attract bees

Blue Halo: A story of flowers, bees, and convergent evolution.

Flying insect biomass decreased by 75 percent over 27 years in nature reserves

We're responsible and it's up to us to clean up the mess.

Wolves are better team players than dogs, study reveals, casting doubt on our view of domestication

A wild streak makes them better at cooperating, the team reports.

Dutch design student creates wonderful packaging alternative to help save the environment

Simple, elegant, efficient. Awesome!

Netherlands announces plans to phase out coal plants by 2030, puts coal's future in Europe at doubt

More like Nether-nocoalburninghere-lands.

What Will Earth's Climate Look Like by 2050?

Spoiler alert: it won't be nice.

Big-brained cetaceans have "marine-based cultures" similar to those of humans, study reveals

They only need thumbs to rule the oceans!

Venezuela to become the first country to lose its glaciers to global warming

Things are not looking good in Venezuela.

Complete wipeout: Just two penguin chicks survive from a colony of 40,000

Researchers are now trying to establish a protected area for the colony.

Trump’s pick to run environmental office says CO2 is good for us, renewable energy is 'parasitic'

The clouds over the White House loom darker and darker.

Melt runoff is making the waters around Greenland less saline

The consequences are important for ecosystem health.

NASA observatory highlights the importance of studying CO2 on Earth: it's connected to everything

Groundbreaking data allows us to study carbon dioxide in unprecedented detail.

First 'negative emissions plant' that turns ambient CO2 into stone switches on in Iceland

This is still experimental technology but in the future it could prove to be a lifeline.

Artificial camouflage skin mimics the octopus' unparalleled morphing

The amazing camo-skin was funded by the military and could one day make its way into the battlefield.

White House nominates Barry Myers to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

He brings relevant expertise to the table, but also possible conflicts of interest.

Losing Nemo: Climate change threatens the colorful clownfish

Instead of finding, we're losing Nemo :(

Human activity is destroying the ozone layer -- again

The ozone layer recovery could be delayed by as many as 30 years by rising industrial pollutants.

Unprecedented, catastrophic wildfires blaze through California

Strong evidence indicates that humans are at least partly to blame.

The secret to the albatross sustained flight: staying crosswind at all times

The bird can effortlessly travel up to 500 miles in a single day just by occasionally flapping its formidable wings.

Gaping hole larger than the Netherlands opens up in icy sea off Antarctica

Scientists caution that it's too early to involve climate change in this instance.

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