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Why Are Alaska’s Rivers Turning Orange?
Streams in Alaska are turning orange with iron and sulfuric acid. Scientists are trying to figure out why
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Releases Wolves in Grand County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials release five wolves in Grand County, marking the first time a state has introduced an endangered species into the wild in the U.S.
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The Endangered Species Act: Protecting Biodiversity for 50 Years
A closer look at the Endangered Species Act and its impact on biodiversity conservation.
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Americans abandoning neighborhoods due to rising flood risk, study finds
Rising risk of floods is hollowing out counties across the United States — creating abandoned pockets in the hearts of cities, a new report has found.
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Far North Queensland Braces for Record Rainfall and Dangerous Flooding
The entire town of Wujal Wujal will need to be evacuated as record rainfall and dangerous flash flooding continues to hit Far North Queensland.
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Florida Rejects Millions to Reduce Emissions
The state transportation department in Florida has turned down $320 million in funding to combat emissions.
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‘Trees taught me growth is not necessarily good’: Doug Larson
Doug Larson shares his personal journey of discovering ancient forests and the lessons he learned from them.
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The Problem with Mass Plantations: An Ecologist's Warning
Ecologist Thomas Crowther warns against the overuse of mass tree plantations and greenwashing at the COP28 summit in Dubai. Crowther argues that the potential of planting new forests to draw down carbon is often overstated and can be harmful to biodiversity. He advocates for preserving existing forests and distributing wealth to Indigenous populations and farmers. Crowther's message has sparked controversy, as his own research previously highlighted the potential benefits of tree restoration. The COP28 summit failed to agree on emissions-counting deals or the establishment of a UN market for carbon credits.