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Youth activists say Legislature must combat climate change, systemic racism
Gabe Groveman, a student at Montpelier High School, addresses reporters at the Statehouse on Nov. 12, 2021. Photo by Emma…
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Russia’s grand Arctic plan might get stuck in the ice
Russia intends to start year-round transit shipments on the Northern Sea Route already in 2024 and that same year reach at…
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Putin instructs government to get new Barents Sea rail link back on track
President Vladimir Putin on Friday instructed Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to speed up plans for a brand new rail link…
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Appeal aims to stop drilling for oil offshore of Newfoundland and Labrador
Environmental groups opposing fossil fuel expansion off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador are continuing their fight to change the…
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Is There Really Such a Thing as Low-Carbon Beef?
There are a lot of ways to describe a hunk of beef. Take a stroll through the meat department of…
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Here’s how science is trying to conserve the monarch butterfly’s forests
A team of Mexican scientists are developing a successful experiment that allows for the recovery and maintenance of endemic trees…
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Could the Red Sea’s heat-resilient corals help restore the world’s dying reefs? | DW | 17.01.2022
Beneath the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba at the northern tip of the Red Sea, lies a…
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The Wine World Is About to Get a Big Shake-Up
“],”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> When Tom Gamble’s grandfather arrived in Napa Valley, California, in 1916, wine grapes did not seem like the best…
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In Kathmandu, a struggle for water amid worsening floods
In Kathmandu, residents face the dual challenges of freshwater aquifers running dry, and increasingly unpredictable monsoons causing flash floods. The…
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How to get a university to divest
On Nov. 1, Abby Herd helped lead a group of Simon Fraser University students over the finish line as they…
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UW-Madison researchers studying more targeted alternative to pesticides
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are digging into a different, more targeted method of controlling crop-attacking pests, a tactic…
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New bill lists Utah air pollution as contributor to someone’s death
The bill would provide data on how pollution affects the quality of life in Utah. (Trent Nelson | The Salt…
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‘Thousands of gallons of fuel’ leak into river as residents hit out
Residents have been left outraged after taking it upon themselves to try and prevent a pollution incident in their local…
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Loss of birds and animals is a threat to plants ability to adapt to climate change – Digital Journal
Tamias striatus, Eastern Chipmunk, carrying a nut in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada. Source – Gilles Gonthier from Canada. CC SA 2.0.…
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Inspired by King’s Words, Experts Say the Fight for Climate Justice Anywhere is a Fight for Climate Justice Everywhere – Inside Climate News
Terms like “environmental racism” or “environmental justice” were not yet part of the national lexicon when the Rev. Martin Luther…
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Study of health woes in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria shows effects of climate change
Maria set off months of pain, death in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria, hundreds of Puerto Ricans with treatable ailments…
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How a Knoxville startup is turning local pollution into ‘black gold’
What if we could capture the carbon dioxide that power plants put into the air and make it something useful? East…
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Big brands including Coca Cola call for ‘global pact to combat plastic pollution’
Multinational companies have called for a pact to beat plastic pollution. (Getty) Big brands including Coca Cola and Pepsico have…
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Nearly half of GDP in cities at risk of disruption from nature loss
Loss of biodiversity and nature could put up to $31 trillion of cities’ gross domestic product (GDP) at risk, according…
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The secret to DNA packing to one-millionth its size
Threads or earphone cables placed in tight spaces get easily tangled. On the contrary, our body’s long and loose DNA…
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One in ten people may still be infectious for COVID after ten days, new research indicates
One in 10 people may have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious SARS-CoV-2 past the 10 day quarantine period, according…
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Maternal COVID-19 infection increases risks of preterm birth, low birth weight and stillbirth
People who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant were more likely to have poor birth outcomes including preterm birth, small for gestational…
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Inciting instead of coercing, ‘nudges’ prove their effectiveness
Developed by the American economist Richard Thaler in the late 2000s, the theory behind “nudging” theory is based on the…
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The 11 Best Sex Positions to Bring You Closer to Your Partner
Meanwhile, White notes that this is a position that can really center pleasure for people with a vagina. Not only…
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What Is a Primary Care Provider?
According to Healthcare.gov, a primary care provider is “a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician…
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30 Quick Vegetarian Dinners Packed With Protein
Whether you’re a committed herbivore or you just dabble in the world of meatless meals, a go-to roster of high-protein,…
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They’re building a 15-minute city from scratch in the Utah desert
In Paris, one of the first cities to champion the idea of the 15-minute city—urban planning that makes it possible…
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Potato or Sweet Potato: Which Is Healthier?
Don’t be fooled by the last name: Regular potatoes and sweet potatoes aren’t exactly close family. They’re considered “distantly related”…
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Tear Trough Fillers: Are They Worth It?
Maybe you enjoyed one too many all-nighters in your youth. And now, those heavy bags under your eyes are packed…
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Opinion: My cancer diagnosis brought the links between pollution and health close to home
A street is covered in fire retardant as crews fight wildfires in California in 2018. One of the chemicals scientists…
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7 Reasons to Start Walking in Place
The next time you’re in the kitchen making dinner or watching TV, don’t just stand around. Try walking in place.…
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Incarceration, Abolition, and Liberating the Food System
Last summer, I published an opinion piece in Civil Eats with Randolph Carr, a field organizer for the National Black…
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The C.D.C.’s New Challenge? Grappling With Imperfect Science
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was long revered for its methodical and meticulous scientific approach. Agencies in other…
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Why Loose Ear Crystals Make You Dizzy
You’re rolling over to your right side in bed, when suddenly the room starts rolling over, too. For a couple…
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Recipe: Easy Gluten-free Cornmeal Casserole
Looking for a tasty, gluten-free side dish? Made from cornmeal, this cornbread casserole makes a delicious addition to a dinner…
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What Are Neti Pots and Do They Work?
Yes, using a neti pot might appear a little ridiculous, but these teapot-looking contraptions actually do wonders for nasal congestion.…
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11 Essential Oils: Their Benefits and How To Use Them
Alternative medicine enthusiasts have subscribed to the power of essential oils for years. But with their increasing availability (and claimed…
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Is it Safe to Sleep With a Tampon In?
Q: Is it safe to sleep with a tampon in all night? A: Yes, in most cases. Cleveland Clinic is…
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‘We’ve worked our whole life, this is our family home’: What the future of climate change means for coastal property owners
When Chris Rogers returned to the NSW Central Coast after a stint living overseas, he was eager to embrace the quintessential Australian…
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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Blood Pressure?
Navigating the highs and lows of the new normal has affected our sleep, changed how we work and even taken a toll on our waistlines. But…
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3 Frozen Shoulder Exercises to Relieve Pain
Stiff muscles aren’t uncommon. After all, you’ve probably woken up in the morning and needed to have a good stretch…
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Bay Area zero-waste stores thrive after wave of pandemic pollution
When Shanti Jourdan received her first bicycle delivery of laundry detergent, Epsom salt and olive oil from Re-Up Refill Shop…
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8 Common Myths About HIV and Aids
About 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). And while the Centers for Disease Control…
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Can You Have a Heart Attack and Not Know It?
When it comes to heart attack warning signs, there’s a common set of symptoms that many of us know to…
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Meet the scientist moms fighting climate change for their children
Tucson, Ariz. Joellen Russell likes a big class. The bigger the better, actually, with online sections and huge auditoriums and…
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Soursop Health Benefits
The internet loves superfoods and health trends — the more exotic, the better (acai, anyone?). Enter soursop, the latest fruit…
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Heading for a Second Term, Fed Chair Jerome Powell Bucks a Global Trend on Climate Change – Inside Climate News
Many of the questions Jerome Powell faced at his Senate confirmation hearing last week would have been familiar to any…
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Climate Change: Thawing Permafrost a Triple Threat
Thawing Arctic permafrost laden with billions of tons of greenhouse gases not only threatens the region’s critical infrastructure but life…
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Does Your Period Sync Up With Close Friends?
Almost every woman can tell the same story: She was living at home or in her college dorm, and her…
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Romania pushes to add climate change education in schools | AP News
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s president wants to add sections on climate change and environmental issues to the national school…
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