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10 Environmental Losses To Start Fixing This Earth Day


Antarctica’s Carbon Dioxide Levels Have Reached A Troubling New Record

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They are now at 400ppm, for the first time in human history

A new announcement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released Wednesday reveals a new benchmark that should kick us in the seat of our pants.

Cutting Black Carbon Could Save Us

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But it won't save the ice caps

Greenhouse gas gets all the attention. Most agree it is the main cause of our warming planet. But scientists say black carbon, or soot—which comes from diesel engines,…

Yes, 50 million years ago the earth was hotter. Here's why climate change is still a major problem

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We've got 99 problems and CO2 is number one

A combination of more CO2 and a hotter sun means the Earth is in for unprecedented warming—and humans are along for the ride. Read on:…

Participating in #NoRedOctober is good. Meatless Mondays are better.

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It's just basic math.

This month, people are celebrating #NoRedOctober by avoiding meats like beef. While this is a good idea in theory, there's a better option: Meatless Mondays.

Your best, beef-free Instagrams tagged #NoRedOctober

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Roasted cauliflower steaks and chick peas with pomegranate seeds, spice butter, and a tahini drizzle.

Don't have a cow, man.

For the month of October, we’re encouraging everyone to put aside their burgers, lamb chops, and steaks for 31 days in an effort to curb those animal farts from reaching…

Scott Pruitt wants to roll back the EPA's requirements for clean vehicles. It's going to be a fight.

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Buckle up for a bumpy legal battle about your next car's emissions.

The 2025 EPA emissions standards may face repeal, but there's a long legal fight before that can happen.

A new report shows the ozone hole is healing, but it's not all good news

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Despite mostly positive changes, a scientific assessment of the Montreal Protocol shows how we still need to do better.

A three decades old international treaty to phase out chemicals that deplete the ozone layer protecting our planet from harmful solar radiation is paying off. Thanks to…

The threat of climate change hasn’t curbed our carbon emissions—they’re at a record high

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We’re on track for a worst-case scenario.

Global carbon emissions are on the rise again, despite rising productivity for renewable energy, and concerns about climate change.

White Americans’ diets are particularly bad for the planet

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Science shouldn't overlook sociology.

White Americans may be committing more food-related offenses than under seasoned chicken: Their diets produce more greenhouse gases than those of other racial and ethnic…




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