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How greenhouse gas emissions would drop if all Americans went vegan

The positive impact on the environment is significant but at the cost of the population's health.

NASA captures close-up of one of largest iceberg in history to split off Antarctica

Pretty and disturbing at the same time.

At climate talks, Canada steps up while the US steps down

There's no such thing as clean coal.

Natural World Heritage sites threatened by climate change doubled in the past 3 years

Our planet's most valuable 'natural jewels' might disappear if we don't do something about it.

Humanity gets its second Warning: We're crippling the planet

We need to take corrective measures fast or we risk losing the only home we've ever known.

After three flat-line years, global carbon emissions are back on the rise

A sign that far more ambitious action is required in order to avoid runaway climate change.

Europe will get 10,000 EV charging points and an 'electric highway' to connect Italy to Norway by 2020

Old world, new tricks.

Italian Parliament votes to ban animals from circuses

Good news from Italy!

The fungus that turns ants into mindless zombies just got wickeder -- controls host like a puppeteer

Nature can be brutal.

Native red squirrels successfully reintroduced in Scottish Highlands

The project wouldn't have been possible without the support of local communities.

New Zealand's prime minister wants to go fully renewable by 2035

New Zealand is one of the greenest countries on the planet, but they still have a lot of work to do.

Sheep can recognize human faces, new study demonstrates

Sheep may be much smarter than we give them credit for.

"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.

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