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100% renewable-energy-powered music festival announced by Massive Attack

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The Bristol, England-based music collective Massive Attack has announced a one-day music festival for Bristol. What makes this festival stand out from others is that it …

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Flying over U.S. National Parks to be limited by new rules

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New regulations in the U.S. will limit where tourist flights in planes and helicopters can fly around national parks and monuments. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and …

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U.S. expected to reach new record for fossil fuel production this year

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The year 2023 is already expected to be the hottest on record, following a record-hot summer. But despite this, the U.S. is expected to reach record …

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Axolotl conservation campaign promotes ‘virtual adoptions’ for holiday gifts

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On the hunt for the perfect holiday gift for someone special in your life? A campaign from the National Autonomous University in Mexico suggests adopting an …

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US Coast Guard searches for source of 1 million gallon oil spill in Gulf of Mexico

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The U.S. Coast Guard is searching off the Louisiana coast for the source of a leak in a 67-mile-long pipeline that has spilled over 1 million …

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Lead exposure impacts are even worse than previous estimates, new study finds

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A new study has found that lead exposure is more deadly than previous estimates, with about 5.5 million adults dying from cardiovascular disease linked to lead …

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USDA updates Plant Hardiness Zone map with many areas moving into warmer zones

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone map, a map of the U.S. that helps gardeners decide what plants will grow best …

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The end of the world? New National Climate Assessment warns of worsening impacts in U.S.

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The U.S. has released its fifth National Climate Assessment report, which outlines how the country is addressing climate change, major climate risks and actions by region …

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Pollution threatens endangered sea turtle reproduction

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A new study led by researchers from Griffith University in Australia contributes to the growing research on how global warming and pollution are impacting reproduction for …

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World will pass 1.5°C warming target this decade, climate scientists announce

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According to new research published Thursday, the world will soon pass the 1.5°C target that was set to limit the worst impacts of climate change. The …

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You’ll never believe what this band did on tour to promote sustainability in the music industry

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Filkin’s Drift, a band of two based in Birmingham, UK, have been highlighting sustainability in their latest tour by walking about 870 miles along the coast …

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Environmental groups launch global plastic laws database

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A group of environmental organizations has produced the Global Plastic Laws Database, which is launching ahead of the next round of the United Nations Plastic Treaty …

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WWF report finds 1.6 million acres of Great Plains grasslands destroyed in just one year

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An analysis of crops and croplands has found that 1.6 million acres of grasslands in the Great Plains of the U.S. and Canada were destroyed in …

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Conservationists release 19 Scottish wildcats in hopes of avoiding species extinction

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In an effort to bring the rare Scottish wildcat back from the brink of extinction, conservationists have released 19 young wildcats, which were bred in captivity, …

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Would you eat a 3-D printed cheesecake?

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Could the future of cooking be 3D-printing? That’s what researchers at Columbia University set out to investigate in a study that involved 3D-printing a seven-ingredient, seven-layer …

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Everything you need to know to live a zero-waste life

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Quick Key Facts Zero waste dates back to the 1970s when the term was coined by chemist Paul Palmer. Today, zero waste includes the 5 Rs: …

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The surprising sports stadiums that have gone solar

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Solar Energy Industries Association has released a study on solar energy adoption by sports centers around the U.S., and winners have been announced just ahead of Super Bowl …

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Space waste: Everything you need to know about the junk orbiting our planet

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  Quick Key Facts There have been more than 570 events where spacecraft fragmented in Earth’s orbit after an explosion or collision. Space waste has increased …

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What are ‘forever chemicals’ & how can you avoid them?

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  Quick Key Facts: PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals. There are thousands of different types of PFAS, and these chemicals can be found in …

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Medieval kings were mostly vegetarian? What?

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  Flexitarianism isn’t so new after all. As it turns out, kings in the medieval period ate mostly plants, with meat served as occasional treats for feasts …

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8 of our favorite farm stays across America

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If you’ve ever dreamed of running away from your responsibilities to start a life on a peaceful homestead, you’re not alone. While unfortunately this might not …

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The real reason Sprite is ditching its green bottle

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  After 60 years, Sprite, the popular lemon-lime soda from Coca-Cola, is getting a new look. The revamp? Swapping from its translucent green bottle to a …

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Crab-infused whiskey exists. Here’s why you need to try it

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  Invasive species threaten native species by crowding them out or taking over much of the available resources the native species need to survive. While experts …

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Would you eat 3D-printed ‘fish?’

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  Revo Foods, a plant-based food tech startup, is ready to start stocking grocery store shelves with sustainable “seafood.” No, it’s not seafood caught from the …

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Watch these 250 elephants be saved from a park in Africa

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  In Malawi, 250 elephants are being moved one at a time from the overcrowded Liwonde National Park to the Kasungu National Park, located about 380 …

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Is climate change making humans shrink?

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  Throughout history, species have evolved to adapt to their changing surroundings. Now, with skyrocketing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and intensifying climate change, some experts believe humans will evolve …

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Why UK scientists are making squirrel contraceptives

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  Government scientists in the UK could soon begin tests for giving oral contraceptives for grey squirrels in the country. The hope is to control this …

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Yummy fruits & veggies that’ll keep you hydrated all summer long

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Phew — it’s a scorcher out there! There’s no denying that summers are getting hotter and hotter, and the 2022 season is already shaping up to be …

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A ketchup bottle made of wood? You bet!

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  Heinz is ready to move on from squeezable plastic bottles into the “Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow” — a bottle made entirely of sustainably sourced wood …

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The shocking downside of sunscreen

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Awareness of the impacts that some sunscreens can have on coral reefs has been on the rise in recent years. But while scientists knew that chemicals like oxybenzone …