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Winter Sea Ice in the Arctic Ties a Record Low
The Vanishing Ice: A Canaries-in-the-Cage Warning for Our Planet
A sea ice collapse of unprecedented proportions has occurred in the Arctic, marking the lowest winter coverage in …
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Paramedics for Ecosystems
Mountains of Resistance
Deep within the mist-shrouded copper-rich mountains of southeastern Ecuador, a new breed of paramedics has emerged – not to treat wounds or respond to …
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Maui Mental Health Providers Face Stress and Uncertainty About State Jobs
Climate Crisis in the Pacific: Mental Health Providers Face Unprecedented Challenges
As the sun sets over the tranquil town of Lahaina, Hawaii, a sense of unease settles over Nancy …
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Friday briefing: Why does your Easter egg feel smaller? Because it is
Shrinking Horizons: The Chocolate Conundrum
As Easter egg-hunters scramble to find the perfect treat, a peculiar phenomenon is unfolding: the chocolate egg has shrunk. It’s …
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Maui Mental Health Providers Face Stress and Uncertainty About State Jobs
Drying Landscapes and Fraying Nerves
As I stepped off the plane in Maui, the balmy tropical air was a stark contrast to the icy winds of winter that still lingered in my memory. …
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Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine May Affect the Future of Lobsters
A Tidal Wave of Uncertainty
The Gulf of Maine, where the icy waters of the North Atlantic meet the rocky shores of Maine, is a place of breathtaking beauty and stark economic …
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Forest Service Shake-Up Comes As Risky Wildfire Season Looms
Shattered Trust: U.S. Forest Service in Turmoil as Wildfire Season Nears
A firestorm of controversy has engulfed the U.S. Forest Service, as the agency teeters on the brink of one …
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Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk
Burning the Future: The Devastating Consequences of Closing Climate Research Stations
Deep within the heart of North America’s vast wilderness, a silent crisis is unfolding. …
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EPA Flags Microplastics as ‘Priority’ Water Contaminants, but the Move Doesn’t Guarantee Regulation
Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals in America’s Tap Water: A Growing Concern
On a sweltering summer afternoon, 67-year-old Alice Wilson stood in her backyard, gazing out at …
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Why Doesn’t Texas, the Leader of Onshore Wind Energy, Have Any Offshore?
The Unyielding Grip of Fossil Fuel Interests in Texas
As the world’s largest producer of onshore wind energy, Texas boasts a wind turbine density that dwarfs that of its …