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If everybody hates wasting food, why do we do it (and how can we stop)? nbsp; Feature If everybody hates wasting food, why do we do it (and how can we stop)?  
OPINION: How we can vanquish pollution within our lifetimes nbsp; Voices OPINION: How we can vanquish pollution within our lifetimes  
Coallercoaster: As U.S. coal production drops, international demand rises   Coallercoaster: As U.S. coal production drops, international demand rises Notable
OPINION: The number one thing each of us can do to protect biodiversity nbsp; Voices OPINION: The number one thing each of us can do to protect biodiversity  
9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest nbsp; Photo 9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest  
OPINION: Does a place still have value if it is of no use to humans? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Does a place still have value if it is of no use to humans?  
New study finds 20 percent of natural habitats at risk from future development   New study finds 20 percent of natural habitats at risk from future development Notable
Can nations reach a strong agreement at COP 21? nbsp; Feature Can nations reach a strong agreement at COP 21?  
OPINION: The complex nature of GMOs calls for a new conversation nbsp; Voices OPINION: The complex nature of GMOs calls for a new conversation  
Chile establishes the largest marine protected area in the Americas   Chile establishes the largest marine protected area in the Americas Notable
When planting trees does more harm than good   When planting trees does more harm than good Notable
OPINION: What will it take to integrate renewables into the power grid? Ask a bicyclist. nbsp; Voices OPINION: What will it take to integrate renewables into the power grid? Ask a bicyclist.  
When conservation means killing nbsp; Article When conservation means killing  
92-year-old “Bluebird Man” is the epitome of citizen science in action nbsp; Video 92-year-old “Bluebird Man” is the epitome of citizen science in action  
Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most? nbsp; Article Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most?  
Can bats reduce nut farmers’ pesticide use? nbsp; Feature Can bats reduce nut farmers’ pesticide use?  
Help keep water free of pharmaceuticals   Help keep water free of pharmaceuticals Notable
OPINION: Want a more sustainable world? Let women lead the way. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Want a more sustainable world? Let women lead the way.  
Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other? nbsp; Article Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other?  
New study shines a light on bird loss due to illegal logging in Ghana   New study shines a light on bird loss due to illegal logging in Ghana Notable
One by one, states are giving consumers the right to know about chemicals in products nbsp; Feature One by one, states are giving consumers the right to know about chemicals in products  
How big should urban green spaces be?   How big should urban green spaces be? Notable
When it comes to climate extremes, 1+1 equals more than 2   When it comes to climate extremes, 1+1 equals more than 2 Notable
Surprising ways Kenyans are embracing climate-smart agriculture nbsp; Video Surprising ways Kenyans are embracing climate-smart agriculture  
OPINION: When it comes to the environment, minority communities care about more than injustice nbsp; Voices OPINION: When it comes to the environment, minority communities care about more than injustice  
Cities are finally treating water as a resource, not a nuisance nbsp; Feature Cities are finally treating water as a resource, not a nuisance  
Inviting nature indoors   Inviting nature indoors Notable
Are schools teaching our children to waste food?   Are schools teaching our children to waste food? Notable
Phosphorus runoff is a big problem, but Florida is getting closer to a solution   Phosphorus runoff is a big problem, but Florida is getting closer to a solution Notable
OPINION: A long-overdue burial for the population vs. consumption question nbsp; Voices OPINION: A long-overdue burial for the population vs. consumption question  
In the race to save species, genetic engineering is coming to nature nbsp; Feature In the race to save species, genetic engineering is coming to nature  
From the American prairie, a conservation success story nbsp; Video From the American prairie, a conservation success story  
OPINION: It’s time for the health care industry to raise its voice on climate change nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time for the health care industry to raise its voice on climate change  
Are self-driving vehicles good for the environment? nbsp; Feature Are self-driving vehicles good for the environment?  
Extreme Makeover: Photosynthesis Edition   Extreme Makeover: Photosynthesis Edition Notable
OPINION: The dangers of separating science and environment nbsp; Voices OPINION: The dangers of separating science and environment  
The price of wind energy in the U.S. hits an all-time low   The price of wind energy in the U.S. hits an all-time low Notable
What to do about the antidepressants, antibiotics and other drugs in our water nbsp; Feature What to do about the antidepressants, antibiotics and other drugs in our water  
Sea-level rise and sinking land make deltas extremely vulnerable   Sea-level rise and sinking land make deltas extremely vulnerable Notable
What role should humans play in returning forests to their natural state? nbsp; Video What role should humans play in returning forests to their natural state?  
OPINION: It’s time to invest in clean energy in Africa nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time to invest in clean energy in Africa  
How to grow more food with less water nbsp; Feature How to grow more food with less water  
Is our ability to predict floods drying up?   Is our ability to predict floods drying up? Notable
Going to great heights to study the impact of climate change on biodiversity nbsp; Video Going to great heights to study the impact of climate change on biodiversity  
The search for sustainable plastics nbsp; Feature The search for sustainable plastics  
As we prepare for the UN climate talks, a look at what’s changed since Copenhagen nbsp; Feature As we prepare for the UN climate talks, a look at what’s changed since Copenhagen  
Getting all that wasted food to hungry people   Getting all that wasted food to hungry people Notable
8 charts and maps show why drought will be a growing challenge in the U.S. nbsp; Photo 8 charts and maps show why drought will be a growing challenge in the U.S.  
What the “cold economy” means for a warming world nbsp; Article What the “cold economy” means for a warming world  
OPINION: Let’s stop treating our soil like dirt nbsp; Voices OPINION: Let’s stop treating our soil like dirt  
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