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The UN says humans are damaging the planet faster than it can recover -

A massive environmental study, involving 1,203 scientists and more than 160 governments, found that the rate of damage to the environment is increasing globally and radical action is needed to save the world's resources. The Guardian

One third of North America's migratory birds face extinction -

A new report finds that many of North America's 350 migratory birds species are in big trouble from habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Last week, policymakers, scientists, and nonprofit leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico met to discuss how to collaborate to save the international flyers. Christian Science Monitor

Whatever so called climate skeptics say about [climate] data just doesn't characterize the data adequately...It's as simple as that.

Stephan Lewandowsky, a psychologist at the University of Bristol, comments on a new paper that finds climate change doubters present objective climate data in misleading ways. The study had unbiased experts from other fields evaluate the skeptics' claims.

“Sell by” dates are sending tons of food to the landfill -

There are no federal rules for expiration dates in the United States, but many Americans don’t know that. To clear up the confusion, two members of Congress have introduced the Food Date Labeling Act, which would establish national standards—and hopefully, prevent people from tossing so much perfectly good food. Climate Progress

2016 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record -

Last month was the warmest April on record and the 12th consecutive record-warmest month, according to NOAA. A NASA scientist says there’s now more than a 99 percent chance that 2016 will top 2015 as the hottest year in recorded history. Climate Central

Scientists say the Great Barrier Reef needs $10 billion to survive -

The reef is currently suffering from the worst mass bleaching event on record. A new report says that Australia needs to invest $1 billion a year for the next 10 years to reduce pollution and give the reef a shot at recovery. The Guardian