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Bat-Killing Fungus Spreads to 2 New Species and 2 New States
The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome continues its deadly spread west, but a meeting of bat researchers reveals cause for hope
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Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in China, and the National University of Singapore have tackled the issue of managing food waste and other urban problems
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With the majority of the population moving into urban centers in coming decades, the actions of city planners now could create a better future for us all. But how?
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Global Cities and the Promise of "Comprehensive Innovation"
To take advantage of a new generation of technologies and solutions, cities also need to rethink municipal governance
Saving California Condors with a Chisel and Hand Puppets
Conservationists have helped to save North America’s largest bird from extinction, but it’s still important to give every chick a chance to fly free
Don't Gamble Our Planet's Future on Unproved Technologies
Pulling excess carbon out of the air isn’t very effective—and might never be
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Adapting to Climate Change Will Take More Than Just Seawalls and Levees
Our government’s unconscionable policies are a scary precedent
Why I Won't Debate Science
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