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Why is Singapore covered in smoke, and what can be done about it?Illegal burning of Indonesian rainforest to make room for palm and paper plantations has left neighboring countries choking on smoke. Many hope the latest crisis will lead to stricter policies.
First LookHundreds of bizarre, new species discovered hiding in the HimalayasA new report released by the World Wide Fund For Nature confirms the region is one of the most biodiverse in the world.
First LookCalifornia enacts monumental climate change goalsGov. Jerry Brown has set an ambitious goal of producing half of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Drone footage shows Indonesia’s cataclysmic forest firesIndonesia's worst forest fires in nearly 20 years are reported to have been intentionally and illegally started using 'slash and burn' deforestation techniques to feed the paper and palm oil industry.
First LookWhy wildlife officials aren't listing American eels as endangeredThe US Fish and Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that despite ongoing harvesting, the dangers faced by eels do not meet the criteria to be listed.
Sweden is moving closer to becoming fossil-fuel freeIn its 2016 budget, the Swedish government has allocated millions for green-energy infrastructure, at home and abroad. Could other countries follow suit?
Is Africa on the verge of a nuclear energy revolution?To close the huge power deficit and boost their economies, Africa’s larger economies have decided it might be time to go nuclear.
As prices plummet, could this month make or break the oil market?With Saudi Arabia slashing prices and Russia ramping up production, October could be a crucial month for struggling oil drillers.
As winter looms, war-weary Ukraine shows signs of energy independenceAs Russia and Europe push for a wintertime natural gas deal, will Ukraine assert its independence and forgo Russian gas?
BP's Gulf spill fine: Is the tide turning on corporate crime?The fines build upon money that BP says it has already paid toward cleanup in the Gulf. Will they pay these new fees too?
First LookNearly one third of all cactus species are threatened by extinctionThe fifth most threatened species in the world is not a bird or mammal, but the the cactus plant, which is found largely in the American Southwest, according to a study published Tuesday.
First LookEndangered ferrets find unlikely home in former toxic waste siteThirty black-footed ferrets reintroduced to their natural habitat after years of its use as a chemical weapons manufacturer are part of a government effort to expand the species from 300 to 3,000.
First LookWhite House ramps up conservation efforts with two new marine sanctuariesThese are the first US waters to be newly designated as sanctuaries in 15 years.
- Are solar panels now as cheap as fossil fuels?
SolarCity has released the most efficient and most affordable solar panels. Does this make solar a viable alternative to traditional energy sources?
Refill stations: Why the Detroit Zoo no longer sells bottled waterTo eliminate litter associated with disposable plastic water bottles, Detroit Zoo has introduced water bottle refill stations.
BP settlement agreement announced in July to be filed MondayThe details of the $18 billion BP settlement agreement will be released to the public on Monday.
India's plan to reduce carbon emissions: Could it really work?Coming on the heels of celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 146th birthday, India has announced bold steps to reduce its CO2 emissions. But not everyone agrees it's enough.
India announces plan to slash carbon emissionsAs part of the global effort to fight climate change, India has promised to make its economy more energy-efficient and to cut carbon emissions.
SolarCity and Elon Musk announce solar energy breakthroughThe company unveiled a new solar panel that generates electricity with a record 22 percent efficiency, and continues to work toward maximizing American access to renewable energy.
Seeing the Paris climate talks through a wide-angle lensThe final negotiated text of a climate agreement will be the centerpiece of the international negotiations in Paris this December. But experts say what happens around and after that main event is just as important.
