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The Great Barrier Reef’s no good, very bad year will test how fast it can adapt
A survey finds coral reefs are looking pretty grim these days.
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Scientists may have found a way to predict heat waves — 50 days in advance
A new study may have found a way to predict extreme heat in the eastern U.S.
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Arctic sea ice hits another record low
One scientist says, “I’ve never seen such a warm, crazy winter in the Arctic."
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Luxury Arctic cruise ship sets sail. What could go wrong?
The loss of Arctic sea ice cover has spurred a sharp rise in shipping traffic -- as well as coast guard rescue missions.
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You’re probably getting more than enough protein without even trying
Americans already consume twice the amount of protein that's needed.
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Scotland closes its last coal-fired power plant
Looks like coal power in Scotland is becoming almost as elusive as Nessie.
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These vitamin-fortified bananas might get you thinking differently about GMOs
A controversial effort is underway to fight vitamin A deficiency with engineered bananas.
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What the NFL’s concussion scandal has in common with tobacco and ExxonMobil
Three unrelated industries have a lot more shared history than we thought.
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The scientist who first warned of climate change says it’s much worse than we thought
We read James Hansen’s terrifying new climate study, so you don't have to.
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E.U. biodiesels could be dirtier than fossil fuels, according to new report
Biodiesel from palm oil can produce three times the emissions of conventional diesel oil, according to an analysis by Ecofys.
