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Trump's EPA wants to repeal regulations on carbon emissions from power plants
Environmental advocates say the EPA’s proposal is an escalation in the Trump administration’s ongoing push against climate action across federal agencies.
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These military vets are finding a therapeutic new purpose in marine conservation
Force Blue helps special operations veterans who fought for their country find new purpose by fighting for their planet.
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Park ranger warns of threats to Venus flytraps
Venus flytraps only occur naturally in the Carolinas, and the habitat of these famous hunter plants is being threatened.
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Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners are adopting ‘No Mow May' all year long
Whether it’s No Mow May or Let It Bloom June or Leave The Leaves, homeowners are finding more ways to adopt a low mow lifestyle instead of keeping up with short, manicured lawns.
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As oceans warm, clownfish shrink their bodies to survive heat waves
Warmer water temperatures can bleach sea anemones that clownfish call home, forcing them to adapt to stay alive.
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Clownfish shrink their bodies to survive ocean heat waves
Warmer water temperatures can bleach sea anemones that clownfish call home, forcing them to adapt to stay alive. (Credit: Associated Press, Morgan Bennett-Smith)
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This organization is uniting veterans and marine conservationists
Force Blue is the only group that redeploys former combat divers to work with scientists and environmentalists on marine conservation
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World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, study estimates
A new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage.
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California wastes 2.5 billion meals every year. Here's how to prevent food waste
California sends 2.5 billion meals to the landfill every year – a huge waste and climate problem. Recirculate is helping people prevent that.
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A sequoia forest in Detroit? Plantings to improve air quality and mark Earth Day
Arborists are hoping to transform vacant land on Detroit’s eastside by planting giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees.
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Pork or cheese? SUVs or trucks? Test to see if you know what's better for the environment
You’re about to go on vacation and must decide how to get there. What method of travel contributes the most greenhouse gas emissions? Test yourself.
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Earth Week cleanup sites still seeking volunteers
Earth Week kicks off Saturday, and the hills and shorelines are beckoning us to celebrate. Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda is one of several cleanup locations celebrating the occasion.
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Call upon California's starlit spots during ‘International Dark Sky Week'
The annual event “shines a light” — not really, but you get us — on low-lit locations we adore.
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California Delta levees are at risk of floods, repairs could cost $3 billion
The Delta faces a funding crisis to repair and maintain levees. If ruptured, it could endanger half a million people and flood thousands of acres
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Try these zero-waste snacks perfect for spring
Nutritionist Ashley Hawk shares some great zero-waste snacks that are creative, healthy and delicious. Her recipes embrace zero-waste cooking, a trend that’s both eco-friendly and flavorful. Instead of tossing scraps, cooks are finding creative ways to use every part of their ingredients.
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Historic ocean liner off Florida's Gulf Coast to be world's largest artificial reef
The SS United States will become the world’s largest artificial reef once it reaches its final resting place off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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EPA cancels Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance climate-friendly projects.
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Solar industry calls on Trump to keep incentives for homeowners
The solar industry is pleading with President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress to keep thousands of dollars in incentives for homeowners.
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Supreme Court makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges
The decision is the latest in which conservative justices have reined in pollution control efforts.
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Mars' red color suggests a watery past
A new study in Nature Communications shows that the so-called Red Planet’s color comes from a water-rich mineral called ferrihydrite.