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Climate change surprise: Biosphere contributes to warmingYes, plants absorb carbon dioxide, but plants and animals also emit greenhouse gases.
Why does a penguin visit a Brazilian fisherman every year?A retired bricklayer saved the bird's life, thus launching an enduring and unexpected friendship.
SeaWorld: 'Blackfish' orca facing serious health issuesTilikum, the male orca featured in the 2013 documentary 'Blackfish,' is suffering from a serious illness and so far has not responded to treatment, the company said Tuesday.
- First LookJPMorgan moves to divest from coal (at least partly)
The company's move is part of a broader divestment campaign led by environmental groups looking to move the global economy beyond fossil fuels.
- First LookGlobal warming could bring flash flooding to dry regions
Climate change could spell increased precipitation for both dry and wet climes alike, according to analysis of 60 years of weather observations in the wettest and driest regions of the globe.
First LookWhy sub-Saharan Africa needs an agricultural revolution – nowFarmers in sub-Saharan Africa could soon see staple crops begin to fail as the climate changes. Taking steps to transform current practices now could avert a future food crisis.
First LookChina denies claims that the nation's emissions peaked in 2014Economists suggested that the world's top emissions producer may have achieved climate goals 16 years ahead of schedule, in a paper published Monday. China's climate change envoy begs to differ.
Most Americans don't drink (or trust) tap water: Should they?A poll suggests Americans are concerned about their water quality in the wake of the Flint, Mich., water crisis. How to check the quality of your city's water?
Poll: About half of Americans are 'very confident' in tap waterJust under half of Americans say they're extremely or very confident in the safety of their own tap water, while another third are moderately confident and 18 percent are not confident at all.
First LookRescuing a national treasure: what to do if you encounter a bald eagleBrushes with America's national bird are becoming increasingly common as their numbers rise.
Yellowstone's grizzly bears are backThe US Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday that the Yellowstone grizzly bears have recovered from near-extinction and can be delisted from the Endangered Species Act.
First LookEl Niño offered California little relief in February: Will March be any better?Although February resulted in less-than-hoped-for rainfall for the scorched West Coast, forecasters predict that March will deliver some much-needed drought relief.
- Could climate change force migration and limit agriculture?
Two new climate-related studies point to the drastic effects of climate change in the coming decades, including a drop in global food availability and the potential for certain regions to become uninhabitable.
- Can US solar energy survive without incentives?
Opponents say that solar subsidies, including net metering, benefit more affluent homeowners at the expense of everyone else.
California struggles to make goals on water conservation effortsCalifornia has saved over 300 billion gallons of water since June, but the weather forecast makes further conservation measures likely through October.
Appeals court protects polar bears in AlaskaTo the chagrin of the Alaskan oil industry, an appeals court has upheld the federal government's plan to protect polar bear habitats throughout 187,000 square miles of Alaska's northern coast.
Meet the world's largest floating solar-energy farmAs the global proliferation of solar power continues, energy experts are coming up with new ways – and locations – to implement the cheap fuel alternative.
First LookFrom grizzlies to condors: Tiny tech revolutionizes how to study wildlifeMicro tags and collars allow humans to reach into the depths of the ocean, and to the heights of the tallest mountains, to follow animals as they feed, socialize or migrate.
Why is this rare giraffe almost extinct?With only 38 Kordofan giraffes remaining, conservationists are asking President Obama to donate funding and supplies.
5 breakthroughs that would transform clean energyThese technologies could change the world.
