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Tiny marine life forms called plankton play a huge role in ocean carbon cycling.

Some factors in policymaking are obvious, others not. Often, policy is made by groups of people working together — advocates, regular citizens, lobbyists, lawmakers. Less often, there’s a single person who emerges as the key figure in making new policy.

A recent World Meteorological Organization report called heat waves the “deadliest meteorological hazard” from 2015 to 2019, affecting people living on all continents, and setting new national heat records in many regions.

A mother grizzly bear was spotted with a record five cubs, bringing the total bear cub count to 18, and highlighting the species' recovery.

Newly researched Arctic soil contains microorganisms capable of sequestering carbon and creating new life.

The Pampas grasslands, spanning southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina, are home to a wildcat so rare that researchers consider it the most endangered of its kind in the Americas, and possibly the world.

An Indian architect created a company that designs cooling systems inspired by nature, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional air conditioning.

According to new data from the Brazilian government, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level since March 2018.

Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.

A team of scientists spotted a new species of sea creature, a helpful animal commonly referred to as a “janitor” of the sea.

As part of ongoing contract negotiations, the Bird Union (yes, that’s its real name) is calling for raises, pay parity and more parental leave.

Advocates say the ruling makes clear that complying with the Paris Agreement is not enough.