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World leaders poised to seal landmark emissions deal in ViennaAn international agreement to reduce hydrofluorocarbons could prevent 0.5 degrees of warming by the end of the century, officials say.
Farming Dory: Movie-star fish bred in captivity for the first timeRising Tide Conservation released the news that the first Dory fish, or Pacific blue tangs, were recently bred in captivity.
How much does car-sharing benefit the environment?A new study investigates local and global effects of car-sharing, finding that the service benefits users and their communities.
First LookHow ancient sequoias may hold a key to reversing climate changeThe massive, ancient trees were once thought to be vulnerable to drought and fire. But now, scientists are attempting to clone and replant them all over the world to absorb greenhouse gasses.
Minnesota mine, environmentalists face off over wild riceMinnesota mines that deposit their byproducts in lakes where wild rice grows are chafing against a flat limit on pollution, urging the state to create individualized, lake-by-lake standards.
Why are wildlife officials in Malawi relocating hundreds of elephants?Malawi is using an unconventional method to relocate 500 elephants in the next two months.
Chinese mall's polar bear exhibit sparks international condemnationThe addition of a polar bear inside an aquarium at a Chinese mall sparks international outrage by animal rights advocates.
BP pays the $61.2 billion price for 2010 Gulf oil spillThe company is paying record fines. What will they achieve?
New Jersey politicians find a bipartisan cause: protecting turtlesA New Jersey bill aims to protect the diamondback terrapin, a native turtle which has been threatened by over-harvesting and auto traffic.
Should Utah's 'Bears Ears' become a national monument?US Interior Secretary Sally Jewell heard public voices Saturday about the proposal to designate the vibrant landscape as a National Monument.
Why a federal court ruled against the US Navy, in favor of whalesA California appellate court ruled against the US Navy's use of low-frequency sonar, a long-debated practice that is harmful to marine mammals.
First LookThousands of sea turtle nests buoy hopes for Georgia's rare loggerheadsThreatened for decades, the loggerhead sea turtle appears to be making a comeback on the Georgia coast.
Why are Florida's manatees dying again?As the US Fish and Wildlife Service considers downlisting manatees from endangered to threatened status, Floridian manatees are facing a critical threat – the loss of their favorite food source.
What's making the water off New Jersey turn aquamarine?The water off the coast of New Jersey looks like the Caribbean and all because of one microscopic plant.
Happy accidents: Fisheries researchers net more than they bargain forFederal biologists meticulously scour the ocean for commercially viable fish. Sometimes, they stumble across truly rare finds.
What's behind Florida's algae bloom? Satellite photos reveal clues.Scientists disagree on the main cause of Florida's algae bloom, but NASA's recent satellite photos provide some answers.
Virginia coal ash case could have national implicationsEnvironmentalists and utilities are at odds about what proper disposal should look like: lined landfills or less expensive alternatives?
Are Gov. Brown's climate change initiatives here to stay?Jerry Brown has launched a campaign to extend his energy initiatives after he leaves office in 2018. Although some programs have attracted international attention, not all of California's companies are fans.
- First LookPatrols increased after rare New Mexico burrowing owl shot
Officials say that it is almost impossible to catch those who hunt the rare owls, which use tunnels left behind by prairie dogs to lay their eggs.
Solar power for Africa? Donor nations can't just toss money at the challenge.Some experts see a ripe moment for clean energy sources to take off in developing nations. But a big need is to ensure that investment dollars nurture durable companies and markets.
