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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

November 2, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen

Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.

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A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

November 2, 2026 DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson

When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.

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Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

October 26, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.

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Big Cats in Big Trouble

November 28, 2014 ExplainerInternationalJason Bittel

Tigers, lions, and leopards are among the world’s most beloved animals. So why don’t we treat them better?

Fowl Facts

November 27, 2014 ExplainerUnited StatesScott Dodd

Ten things you probably don’t know about America’s favorite holiday bird.

Ozone Slayer

November 26, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

The new ozone limits are based on sound science rather than corporate scare tactics. What a revolutionary concept.

Don’t Choke on the Climate Turkey

November 25, 2014 PerspectivesUnited States

Every family's got one. Here's how to baste...sorry, best...the denier at your dinner table.

Weed Eaters

November 24, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar

These guys want you to eat weeds—and they’ll show you where to find ’em.

What’s a Pingo?

November 21, 2014 ExplainerInternational

Hint: It’s not a game for senior citizens—although many (the pingos, that is) are quite old.

Doing Our Dirty Work

November 21, 2014 Latest NewsChina

China emits a lot of carbon, but it’s because they’re making all our stuff.

Is the Endangered Species Act…Endangered?

November 20, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

A conservative federal judge launches an attack on environmental regulation.

Hey GOP, Let’s Get Wild

November 20, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar

Despite the Republican swing, the next Congress might actually protect some wilderness. ’Bout time.

Say Hello to Your Next National Monument

November 20, 2014 Latest NewsChicago, United StatesSusan Cosier

It's a Chicago neighborhood that was also the site of a major strike that gave us a national holiday and the place where the first black union formed.