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What does climate change mean for America’s $73 billion angling industry?   What does climate change mean for America’s $73 billion angling industry? Notable
If carbon pricing is so great, why isn’t it working? nbsp; Feature If carbon pricing is so great, why isn’t it working?  
If lead ammunition is bad for people and the environment, why do we still use it? nbsp; Feature If lead ammunition is bad for people and the environment, why do we still use it?  
Why degraded reefs could be the future of ocean conservation nbsp; Feature Why degraded reefs could be the future of ocean conservation  
Sparking climate engagement through art and community nbsp; Photo Sparking climate engagement through art and community  
These fires are huge, hidden and harmful. What can we do? nbsp; Feature These fires are huge, hidden and harmful. What can we do?  
Documentary features Louisiana “climate refugees” on the move nbsp; Video Documentary features Louisiana “climate refugees” on the move  
The developing world is awash in pesticides. Does it have to be? nbsp; Feature The developing world is awash in pesticides. Does it have to be?  
Katharine Hayhoe: Bridging the climate change divide nbsp; Interview Katharine Hayhoe: Bridging the climate change divide  
​Will outrage over recent murders help Honduran environmental activists achieve their goal? nbsp; Feature ​Will outrage over recent murders help Honduran environmental activists achieve their goal?  
A call to conserve crops’ wild cousins   A call to conserve crops’ wild cousins Notable
Animals to humans: Be quiet, already nbsp; Feature Animals to humans: Be quiet, already  
Researchers around the world are learning from indigenous communities. Here’s why that’s a good thing. nbsp; Feature Researchers around the world are learning from indigenous communities. Here’s why that’s a good thing.  
Northern shipping: Is the anticipated climate boost a bust?   Northern shipping: Is the anticipated climate boost a bust? Notable
The number one thing we can do to protect Earth’s oceans nbsp; Feature The number one thing we can do to protect Earth’s oceans  
Imagine a podcast from a federal agency. Then listen to this.   Imagine a podcast from a federal agency. Then listen to this. Notable
OPINION: To build a better future, we must imagine ourselves there nbsp; Voices OPINION: To build a better future, we must imagine ourselves there  
As flooding intensifies, coastal megacities turn to social media to stay afloat nbsp; Video As flooding intensifies, coastal megacities turn to social media to stay afloat  
How better weather forecasting can help stretch water supplies nbsp; Feature How better weather forecasting can help stretch water supplies  
What’s a national park to do about climate change? nbsp; Feature What’s a national park to do about climate change?  
OPINION: Why development should focus on climate adaptation nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why development should focus on climate adaptation  
What’s in those new plastic pipes delivering drinking water? nbsp; Feature What’s in those new plastic pipes delivering drinking water?  
What the Green Climate Fund really means for international development nbsp; Feature What the Green Climate Fund really means for international development  
Three ways artificial intelligence is helping to save the world nbsp; Feature Three ways artificial intelligence is helping to save the world  
OPINION: Let’s take a page from the Paris agreement and commit to a personal climate target nbsp; Voices OPINION: Let’s take a page from the Paris agreement and commit to a personal climate target  
These entrepreneurs are using technology to turn a profit on food waste nbsp; Article These entrepreneurs are using technology to turn a profit on food waste  
Can superfoods boost the planet’s health, too? nbsp; Feature Can superfoods boost the planet’s health, too?  
How can we reduce concrete’s hefty carbon footprint? nbsp; Article How can we reduce concrete’s hefty carbon footprint?  
Our drinking water systems are a disaster. What can we do? nbsp; Feature Our drinking water systems are a disaster. What can we do?  
Can we bury the carbon dioxide problem? nbsp; Feature Can we bury the carbon dioxide problem?  
This new data set is poised to revolutionize climate adaptation nbsp; Feature This new data set is poised to revolutionize climate adaptation  
OPINION: How can we ensure the race for clean energy doesn’t leave the world’s poorest citizens behind? nbsp; Voices OPINION: How can we ensure the race for clean energy doesn’t leave the world’s poorest citizens behind?  
Infographic: Why even landlubbers need healthy oceans nbsp; Infographic Infographic: Why even landlubbers need healthy oceans  
Does it really matter whether companies track their carbon footprints? nbsp; Feature Does it really matter whether companies track their carbon footprints?  
We’ve changed a life-giving nutrient into a deadly pollutant. How can we change it back? nbsp; Feature We’ve changed a life-giving nutrient into a deadly pollutant. How can we change it back?  
Is biodiversity the best medicine?   Is biodiversity the best medicine? Notable
New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy nbsp; Video New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy  
OPINION: To build a sustainable world, academics need to tear down the Ivory Tower nbsp; Voices OPINION: To build a sustainable world, academics need to tear down the Ivory Tower  
Can low-income housing be energy efficient and affordable? nbsp; Feature Can low-income housing be energy efficient and affordable?  
Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world   Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world Notable
Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances nbsp; Photo Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances  
This Mexican farm is growing trees, cows — and climate solutions nbsp; Feature This Mexican farm is growing trees, cows — and climate solutions  
From air conditioning to urban planning, defaults and standards create dysfunction by design nbsp; Feature From air conditioning to urban planning, defaults and standards create dysfunction by design  
Why are retailers throwing out perfectly good milk by the truckloads? nbsp; Video Why are retailers throwing out perfectly good milk by the truckloads?  
OPINION: 7 promising signs we’re moving toward a more sustainable world nbsp; Voices OPINION: 7 promising signs we’re moving toward a more sustainable world  
Is nuclear power our energy future — or a dinosaur in a death spiral? nbsp; Feature Is nuclear power our energy future — or a dinosaur in a death spiral?  
Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology   Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology Notable
How technology is making it easier to track fish from hook to fork nbsp; Article How technology is making it easier to track fish from hook to fork  
We can save individual species — but can we save entire ecosystems? nbsp; Feature We can save individual species — but can we save entire ecosystems?  
OPINION: Why women and youth are the key to feeding the world nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why women and youth are the key to feeding the world  
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