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March 2nd, 2025 19:39:34 EST -0500 Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe?
How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems
March 1st, 2025 19:47:58 EST -0500 'They don't belong in the Med': Fate of mother orca and son still uncertain
Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.
February 28th, 2025 07:32:27 EST -0500 Wild beaver release approved for England
The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.
February 27th, 2025 11:02:47 EST -0500 Man's brain turned to glass by hot Vesuvius ash cloud
The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.
February 27th, 2025 19:47:57 EST -0500 Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline
Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity
February 26th, 2025 10:00:06 EST -0500 BP shuns renewables in return to oil and gas
The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.
February 26th, 2025 06:44:41 EST -0500 Seven planets to be visible in night sky for last time until 2040
The best chance to see as many as possible will be after sunset on Wednesday and Thursday.
February 22nd, 2025 16:33:02 EST -0500 The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about
Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.
February 22nd, 2025 02:45:44 EST -0500 £3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.
February 20th, 2025 23:22:37 EST -0500 'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise
Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK
February 14th, 2025 19:45:06 EST -0500 World's sea-ice falls to record low
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
February 13th, 2025 20:54:47 EST -0500 More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.
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March 3rd, 2025 08:45:31 EST -0500 In a First, California Tribe May Freely Burn Its Ancestral Lands

In California, a state increasingly beset by devastating wildfires, the Karuk Tribe will be able to freely set controlled burns, helping to clear the dense underbrush that fuels larger and more destructive fires.

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March 3rd, 2025 07:29:00 EST -0500 Bill McKibben on Climate Activism in the Age of Trump 2.0

Activist Bill McKibben says Americans upset by the Trump administration’s gutting of U.S. climate efforts need to move beyond despair. In an interview with e360, he talks about rethinking the role of protest, the global push on clean energy, and why he sees reason for hope.

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February 27th, 2025 05:47:00 EST -0500 How Climate Change Puts the Safety of Drinking Water at Risk

Wildfires, floods, intense heat, droughts, and other extreme events fueled by climate change are threatening water systems in the U.S. and around the globe. Experts warn of the increasing threat of contamination and the need to improve infrastructure to keep drinking water safe.

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February 26th, 2025 08:01:00 EST -0500 U.S. Solar and Batteries Headed for Record Year

Solar panels and batteries will account for more than 80 percent of new power capacity installed in the U.S. this year, officials say. Both technologies are set for record growth, helping to hasten the decline of coal power.

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February 25th, 2025 09:05:00 EST -0500 Cheap Chinese Solar Panels Sparking a Renewable Boom in the Global South

Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and other wealthy nations, Chinese solar firms are exporting cheap panels to poorer countries, fueling a surge in solar installations in parts of the developing world.

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February 24th, 2025 09:57:00 EST -0500 Uncertain Future for Clean Tech Boom Underway in Republican Strongholds

Government support for clean energy has spurred new projects across the U.S., with more than 80 percent of the spending flowing to Republican districts. But since President Trump took office, new project announcements have seen a precipitous drop.

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February 21st, 2025 09:48:00 EST -0500 Push to Rewild in Wealthy Countries Fueling Destruction in Poorer Ones

A new study details how, as wealthy countries rewild farmland, they are driving the destruction of forests in poorer countries that are more abundant in wildlife.

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February 20th, 2025 05:09:00 EST -0500 'Green Grab': Solar and Wind Boom Sparks Conflicts on Land Use

Solar and wind farms are proliferating and increasingly taking up land worldwide, prompting criticism from rural communities and environmentalists. Solutions range from growing crops or grazing livestock under PV panels to putting floating solar farms on lakes and reservoirs.

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February 19th, 2025 08:51:00 EST -0500 Spread of Dark Algae Could Hasten Melt of Greenland Ice Sheet

Dark algae are spreading across the Greenland ice sheet as snow retreats. Their dark color causes ice to absorb more heat from the sun, accelerating melting, and according to a new study, the harsh conditions atop the ice sheet will do little to slow their advance.

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February 18th, 2025 04:36:00 EST -0500 Reciprocity: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Natural World

Robin Wall Kimmerer, the bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, recently published The Serviceberry, which explores the economies of nature. In an e360 interview, the Native American ecologist discusses reciprocity, gratitude, and aligning human law with ecological law.

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February 17th, 2025 08:54:00 EST -0500 How Wolves Could Help Bring Back Scottish Forests

Wolves have been gone from the Scottish Highlands for more than 200 years, and in their absence red deer have proliferated. Researchers say that returning wolves to the Highlands would keep deer in check, allowing large areas of native woodland to regrow.

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February 14th, 2025 09:20:00 EST -0500 Dust from Car Brakes More Harmful than Exhaust, Study Finds

In cars, pollution doesn't come from exhaust alone. It also comes from wear and tear on roads, tires, and brakes. According to new research, tiny bits of dust cast off by brake pads may inflict more harm than car exhaust.

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