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Trump takes on 50 years of environmental regulations, one by oneThe move would reduce the scope of environmental assessments of big projects, part of an unprecedented effort to roll back 50 years of policy.
First LookMediterranean Sea ecology altered by invasive speciesNearly 400 invasive aquatic species are drastically changing the Mediterranean ecosystem. Officials and scientists debate the cause.
First LookScientists say 2010 was hottest decade ever recorded on EarthRecent study shows 2019 was the second-hottest year ever recorded and human-caused global warming will keep breaking records, say two new reports.
Cover StoryTaming an American icon: Can we protect wild horses and Western lands?Wild horses are overrunning rangeland in the West. Now a solution may be emerging that can help save an American icon – and the land.
Difference MakerThailand’s Steve Irwin wants to make snakes less scaryNirut Chomngam shares his knowledge with villagers in the Southeast Asian nation, where snakes frequently cross paths with humans.
800 million animals, 26 million acres. Australia’s tragedy in numbers.The numbers coming out of Australia’s bushfires are jarring. Our graphics team helps to bring the scale into focus.
Deep in Trump Country, mixed feelings on the environmentResidents of Alabama’s Mobile-Tensaw River Delta hold conflicting beliefs about government regulation and protecting the land from polluters.
First LookRare conservation ‘home run’ as West Coast fishery reboundsBottom trawler fishermen have been cast as pillagers of the sea. But a new deal shows how they can be at the heart of innovation and conservation.
Help wanted: Minneapolis recruits residents in the climate fightHow do you get residents to see themselves as part of the climate solution? Minneapolis is leading the way, one person at a time.
First LookWhy Madrid climate summit fell short of global expectationsThe U.N. climate summit ended Sunday with major polluters resisting calls to ramp up efforts to reduce carbon emissions and slow global warming.
How much can one person do to limit climate change? A graphic.Curbing global warming will require us to limit emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. What personal changes have the biggest impact?
One diet fad scientists hope will catch on: climate-friendly eatingReducing your carbon footprint can be daunting – and expensive. Many Americans are finding that the kitchen is an accessible place to start.
Not just Greta: Young people worldwide take charge on climateFrom India to Haiti, Senegal to Japan – these four young leaders are motivated by both climate science and hope for their future.
Why you should talk about climate change – even if you disagreeDisagreement on climate change can often stifle conversation. Must the discussion stop when we start butting heads?
What can you do about climate change? A chat with Monitor reporters.Climate change often seems too big to solve. We asked two Monitor reporters how they manage their daily moral choices.
First LookScientists work to reverse 'war on the ecosystem' in EvergladesAlmost 20 years and $4 billion into a plan to restore the Florida Everglades, those working on the project are now questioning what can be saved.
First LookThe race to preserve Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage is underwayScientists hope that drones and 3D imaging will help discover key archaeological sites that are "literally being washed away."
FocusMississippi’s forgotten flood: When nation looks away, locals uniteMore than half a million acres in Mississippi flooded this year. Beyond the physical toll, the flood left a mark on how residents see themselves.
First LookSaving the sea: Gray's Reef serves as a model of conservationThanks to U.S. government protection for the past four decades, an area off Georgia's coast is now a spectacular home to hundreds of marine species.
Why Holland aims to leave $80 billion in the groundEarthquake fears are prompting the Netherlands to close a huge gas field. That has added new urgency to the search for alternative energy sources.
