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Coral Reefs Are Running Out of Time to Recover, Research Find
Rising sea temperatures mean reefs don’t have enough time to bounce back between intense heat waves, a new report warns.
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. The storm’s center was far out at sea and […]
Sun-Ways Is Testing Out Train Track Solar Farms
A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, […]
61% of children in India exposed to one more month of heat stress due to climate change
New research reveals 61 percent of Indian children face extra heat stress annually. Climate change has doubled young children’s exposure […]
Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods
Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes […]
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their […]
Smuggled Turtles Saved at J.F.K. Are Recovering in the Bronx
China’s exotic pet market is driving a spike in animal smuggling, U.S. wildlife officials say. But these turtles are getting […]