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Howard Temin was an ideal role model for scientists; the Nobel can encourage them to follow his example
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Mother Earth Doesn’t Like to Be Naked
Harvesting almonds is easier on bare dirt—but the soil itself is happier when clothed
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“A Complete Enigma”—New Zealand Lizard Declared Extinct 130 Years after Only Sighting
But here’s the good news: new research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist—for now
The Three Little Pigs and Climate Change
A fable for our time
Remembering Anthony Janetos
The eminent and influential climate scientist passed away in early August
We’ve Reached “Peak Pasture” for Livestock
That’s good news for the environment
Scientists Have Been Underestimating the Pace of Climate Change
A book entitled Discerning Experts explains why—and what can be done about it
A Growing Number of Americans Are Alarmed about Global Warming
But many more should be
Carbon Pricing Is Not a Fix for Climate Change
The problem: developing countries can't afford to go along
No, Climate Change Will Not End the World in 12 Years
Stoking panic and fear creates a false narrative that can overwhelm readers, leading to inaction and hopelessness
Japanese Whaling Is Not the Greatest Threat to Whale Conservation
Global outrage should focus on North American fishing and shipping industries as well
How Forests Pay Dividends
In a new study, we found that by the end of the century, substantial plant growth could help sequester fossil-fuel emissions—if we protect our forests...
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