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Why Don't We Hear about More Species Going Extinct?
The extinction crisis threatens life all over the planet, but scientists are cautious about declaring a species extinct too quickly
Dragon Quest: Australia Kicks Off Search for Possibly Extinct Lizard
The Victorian grasslands earless dragon hasn’t been observed for 50 years, but conservationists haven’t given up hope yet
Creeping toward Permanent Drought
Both trees and climate models are telling us the same frightening story
Habitat Restoration Isn't Just for Professionals
Communities can take it on themselves—and they must
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Avoid wondering where all of those summer hours went when school starts back up again
Beto O'Rourke and Climate Change
His proposal, despite some dubious rhetoric, offers ideas that can advance the conversation
Urgent Climate Action Could Prevent Many Heat-Related Deaths
Extreme hot temperatures will kill thousands in major U.S. cities unless new policies manage to limit warming
Climate Change Is a Fourfold Tragedy
The “tragedy of the commons” is only one of them
As Alaska Warms, Wildfires Pose a Growing Threat
But improvements in climate models can lead to better fire forecasts
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Science on the Hill: How to Make Recycling Profitable
We need to invest in companies with approaches that are scalable and replicable
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