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Smog alert! See air pollution in real time

Want to know what coal-fueled smog looks like on the other side of the world? Now you can.



  • Climate & Weather

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Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves.




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Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!)

Fair trade rum, delivered in a wind-powered ship. What's not to like?




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This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn't smell)

It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings.




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Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die

Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself.




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The case for fossil fuel divestment is economic, not just moral

In the long run, fossil fuel investments are an increasingly risky bet. And investors are beginning to take note.




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No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life

The French really do know how to put work in its place...



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



  • Climate & Weather

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Is factory farming the next divestment target?

Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work?




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25% of all deaths linked to pollution and environmental degradation

1 in 4 global deaths can be attributed to an unhealthy environment. Who says environmentalism is for the birds?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Which lifestyle changes really make a dent in your environmental impact?

In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start.




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5 awesome, unusual ways to harvest rainwater

From useful art to underground railway tunnels, the plastic rain barrel isn't the only way to harvest rainwater.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Melting ice could expose Cold War toxic waste

Climate change is revealing the waste buried long ago at Camp Century in northwest Greenland.



  • Climate & Weather

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Will self-driving cars mean the end of car ownership?

Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics.




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How real should 'fake' meat and dairy be?

From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split.




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How a litter picking movement went viral

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The huge carbon footprint of cement (and what we can do about it)

Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution?



  • Research & Innovations

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Does Amazon Prime have to be so wasteful?

Is Amazon Prime eco-friendly or wasteful? Does the ease of free, one-click shipping outweigh the potential environmental costs?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why you should add some Kaizen to your life

Kaizen, which involves incremental steps for continual improvement, can be applied to any part of your life, not just business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The reason why women are freezing at work

Nearly every woman has a sweater on hand at the office — even on 90-degree days. Now we know why.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Meet Dr. Jennifer Jenkins: Nobel Prize-winning scientist and bioenergy champion

Jenkins is vice president and chief sustainability officer of Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Meet Lauren Killian, Enviva sustainability forester

Take a walk in the woods with Killian, who promotes forest health and stewardship and helps private landowners manage their forests.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Branching Out: Women in Forestry

In honor of Women's History Month, Enviva honors and highlight the achievements of 3 remarkable female foresters.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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6 great treasures found with a metal detector

Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A relative of one of the most famous trees of all time is hiding in plain sight

A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'America's Forests' speaks for the trees

'America's Forest' with host Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones explains how forests can help climate change, the economy and so much more.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular

The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining

The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's time to stop releasing balloons

Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses

Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide

You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This Earth Day, Earth has something to say

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan

New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This scientific breakthrough could jumpstart the revival of the Great American Barrier Reef

The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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American honeybees just can't get a break

Despite recent declines in honeybees and other bee species, the U.S. is suspending its annual count of honeybee hives.




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Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.




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Meteorological winter arrives with a roar in North America

Early December snowstorms wreak havoc weeks ahead of the winter solstice.



  • Climate & Weather

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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.




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Lyrid meteor shower to peak around Earth Day

The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year.




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Don't blame bats for their zoonotic viruses

Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get often rely far more on us than bats.




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Toomer's Corner oak set on fire after game

One of Auburn's new Toomer's Corner oaks is set on fire after Auburn beats LSU. A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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​It's time to stop hugging your chickens

Backyard chickens have been linked to salmonella outbreaks, in part because some owners are getting too cozy with their feathered friends.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Which household items contain mercury?

Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Where does coal come from?

Coal is a cornerstone of modern life, but its foundations pre-date the dinosaurs.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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How much mercury is in the fish we eat?

Fish are one of the healthiest foods on Earth, but many are brimming with toxic mercury.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Are fireworks bad for the environment?

Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.



  • Translating Uncle Sam