
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
As global temperatures have risen, major sporting events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup have had to adapt to high heat and extreme storms to keep athletes and fans safe and allow the games to go on.
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Agriculture uses 70% of the world’s freshwater supply — but new 'smart soil' could dramatically reduce that
Professors at the University of Texas at Austin have engineered a new type of gel-infused soil that helps plants water and feed themselves.
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How small changes to your laundry routine can make a big environmental impact
Laundry might seem like one of the most run-of-the-mill chores, but its environmental impact can be dramatic.
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Watch: This 'robot dog' has vacuums for paws — and cleans litter from Italy's beaches
The cigarette butt-sucking robot is the first to use four legs concurrently to complete a task.
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Newborn red pandas give hope to endangered species — and make for some adorable photos
Four zoos across North America have recently welcomed a number of newborn red pandas, a glimmer of hope for the endangered species.
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A critically endangered bird species — the size of a stack of sticky notes — is making a huge comeback
Experts are celebrating the 1,000th release of a Florida grasshopper sparrow into the wild, following years of conservation efforts.
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Nuanced good news: Baby bull sharks are thriving in Texas and Alabama bays as the Gulf of Mexico warms
While some species have struggled to adjust to the region’s rising water temperatures in recent years, one is thriving: juvenile bull sharks.
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Why Megan Thee Stallion is donating emergency generators to seniors in the wake of Hurricane Beryl
The rapper has just announced the Emergency Power Program to help protect senior citizens in future disasters.
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Near-extinct crocodiles bounce back in what scientists call a 'real sign of hope'
Siamese crocodiles were thought to be extinct in 1992. Last month, 60 new babies hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountain National Park.
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