
Global death tolls from natural disasters have actually plummeted over the last century
A study from Our World in Data finds that the global death toll from natural disasters has greatly reduced since the 1900s, due to a constellation of solutions.
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In a milestone for critically endangered species, a baby California condor has just hatched in San Diego
A baby California condor has hatched at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, marking a major conservation milestone for the critically endangered species.
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Microplastics no more: Scientists invented sustainable glitter made from fruit
Scientists have come up with a sustainable glitter alternative derived from fruit. Conventional glitter contains harmful microplastics that pollute the environment. The new biodegradable glitter is vegan, so everyone can sparkle again guilt-free.
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Donate your eclipse glasses and pay it forward to students in Latin America
Make the good from yesterday's total solar eclipse last by donating your undamaged eclipse glasses to schoolchildren in Latin America.
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Catan goes eco-friendly — 'New Energies' board game tackles climate change
In "Catan: New Energies," players settle land while navigating modern-day disasters, like mitigating pollution levels to avoid game-ending consequences.
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Georgia just made history with the state's largest-ever release of endangered sea turtles
After being rescued from Cape Cod last winter, and months of rehabilitation, a group of 34 endangered sea turtles were released from Jekyll Island this week.
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After a decade of explosive growth, nearly one-quarter of U.S. electricity now comes from renewables
Renewables have grown at a staggering rate since 2014 and now account for 22 percent of the nation’s electricity — solar alone has grown eightfold in 10 years.
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13 Ways To Celebrate Earth Month
Earth Month is a month-long celebration that kicks off on April 1st. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to help you meaningfully celebrate it...
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6 Small, Easy Ways You Can Protect the Environment on April 1
Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is prosperous for both the planet and its people.
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Bitcoin just reached an all time high — but climate damage from mining grew 125x worse in five years
Emissions from mining the cryptocurrency have skyrocketed, researchers reported recently in Scientific Reports. From 2016 to 2021, the carbon footprint of mining a single Bitcoin multiplied a staggering 126 times.
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