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Poisoning the Forest for the Trees: The controversial weed killer Roundup is being sprayed in record amounts in California’s forests. We go inside the secret plan that helped make it possible
The controversial weed killer Roundup is being sprayed in record amounts in California’s forests. We go inside the secret plan that helped make it possible.
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How to prevent the Gulf Stream from collapsing? CLOSE the Bering Strait, experts say.
Scientists have come up with a radical proposal to help prevent a key ocean current from collapsing - close the Bering Strait.
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98% of Big Meat and Dairy Climate Claims Are Greenwashing
Analysis of 33 top global meat and dairy companies finds nearly all use misleading messaging and promote baseless ‘sustainable’ initiatives.
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Countries meet in first global effort to phase out fossil fuels
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
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Solar power surge leads to decline in fossil fuel generation
Global clean power production outpaced electricity demand last year, leading to a decline in fossil fuel generation for the first time since the pandemic.
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In a first, renewables beat natural gas on US grid last month
It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the U.S. is headed as renewable energy — namely solar — surges onto the grid.
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Apple Hits Record 30% Recycled Content Across All Products in 2025
Apple today announced that a record 30% of material across all products it shipped in 2025 came from recycled content, alongside a series of other environmental milestones published in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The achievement marks new highs across several specific components.
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This sold-out Toronto sewing class is full of people learning to mend their clothes
Founder Tobias Binder is building community around the slow, screen-free skill of sewing.
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Why invasive plants can harm your garden and what you can grow instead
Agapanthus, morning glory or gazanias might be easy-growing plants in your home but their invasive nature can damage your garden and the environment. Here's what experts recommend.
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Apple, Amazon join push for looser greenhouse emissions reporting
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considering changes to how certain types of emissions are reported, but some companies are arguing against the proposed rules.
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As the green space gap grows, parks are becoming a Global North luxury
Despite the serious environmental and health consequences of low green space, in cities like Puebla, Mexico, city and state governments prioritise corporate-led projects that reduce green space further. Tamara Pearson reports.
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Maximizing Urban Space: How Delhi is utilizing its existing water bodies for large-scale floating solar farms to help meet green energy goals
Officials said that floating solar panels are cheaper and more efficient than rooftop solar panels.
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Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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Italy: Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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