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Sep 26, 2023

As Iconic Hawaiian Banyan Tree Heals, Hope Blooms

The reach of a tree’s branches depends on its trunk. Those are the words of an old Hawaiian proverb.
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Sep 25, 2023

Good News: One Plant Loves Climate Change. Bad News: It's Poison Ivy.

The dangers of climate change threaten species the world over. There’s at least one type of plant, though, built to thrive on our warming planet. Unfortunately for the 80% of humans that are violently allergic to it, that plant is poison ivy.
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Sep 25, 2023

'Impossible Became Possible' As Craft Flings Asteroid Rocks to Earth

An unmanned spacecraft flung a small can of space rocks to Earth's surface Sunday. The landing was met with cheers from mission team members that include a famous rock star. The rocks were scooped from an asteroid that may hold clues to the origins of life on this planet.
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Sep 21, 2023

UN Chief Warns Leaders Must Cooperate in New 'Multipolar' World

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres issued urgent warnings this week in his speech to the General Assembly. His remarks came as key UN meetings over matters like the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change take place.
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Sep 21, 2023

Biden Launches New Program to Train Green Workers

President Biden is taking a page from former President Franklin Roosevelt's book. On Wednesday, Biden unveiled a New Deal Era-style program.
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Sep 20, 2023

Metropolitan Museum of Art Adds Science Wing for Kids

Parents who take their children to art museums usually hope their kids come home with a better understanding of the artistic universe.
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Sep 19, 2023

Starbucks Wants To Bury Its White Cup in History's Trash Heap

Starbucks’ white paper-plastic cup with the forest green company logo is recognized all over the world.
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Sep 19, 2023

Ancient Humans Nearly Went Extinct, New Study Says

Our long-ago human ancestors nearly vanished from the planet. They dropped to as few as 1,280 reproducing individuals, a new study has found. And their numbers remained that low for as many as 117,000 years.
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Sep 19, 2023

Climate Change, Conflict Stymie Efforts to Eradicate Infectious Diseases

The Global Fund has declared its goal to rid the planet of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria by 2030 impossible without taking “extraordinary steps."
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Sep 18, 2023

California Suit Accuses Oil Industry of Lying About Fossil Fuel Threat to Earth

California has filed suit against the oil industry. The state argues that "Big Oil" has wreaked havoc on the Earth.
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Sep 18, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Cultural Contributions of America's Largest Minority

September 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) in the US. The event highlights the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the culture of the US. HHM runs through October 15.
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Sep 15, 2023

Maine Puffins Post Population Gains Despite Climate Change

2021 was the pits for Maine’s puffin population.
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Sep 15, 2023

Ethiopia Announces Completion of Reservoir Project as Egypt, Sudan Protest

Ethiopian officials made an announcement this week. They said the country has filled a key reservoir. It's one attached to the nation's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project.
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Sep 14, 2023

'Hurricane-Proof' Florida Town Weathers Severe Cyclones

When Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida, flooding streets, homes, and garages 12 miles away, Babcock Ranch remained unscathed.
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Sep 14, 2023

Study: Invasive Species Cost Earth $423 Billion Every Year

What do kudzu vines choking off a native oak tree in North Carolina and blue crabs killing shellfish off the shores of Italy have in common? They're both invasive species.

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