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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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Testing tidal turbines in the Cape Cod Canal
Tidal turbines could be the next big thing in renewable energy in Massachusetts, and a team is testing a unique process for one in the Cape Cod Canal.
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On Cape Cod, researchers are trying to harness the power of the tides
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative is conducting tidal turbine testing at the Bourne Tidal Test Site, trying to understand how to use tidal energy
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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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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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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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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.
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Electric vehicles in Massachusetts: How are we doing on our goals?
In the massive 10 years long effort to get 900,000 electric vehicles on the road in Massachusetts by 2030, government funding is hardly an issue – but giving money away is proving a challenge. Policy shapers estimate Massachusetts needs 75,000 public charging stations to support its EV goals. So far, the state has about 8,800 fast chargers up and running,…
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Electric vehicles in Massachusetts: Are we meeting our goals?
Policy shapers estimate Massachusetts needs 75,000 public charging stations to support its EV goals. So far, the state has about 8,800 fast chargers up and running, according to a recent climate report.
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California has new plan to save iconic Joshua Trees
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.