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The importance of amphibians
They control pests; they may aid human health; and they are in trouble
Feb 14
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From the archives: Coke and Pepsi: sweet, fizzy and not so nice
The soft drink giants use their wealth and power to avoid responsibility for their harmful products and the pollution they cause
Feb 7
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Good news and not-so-good news on the legacy effects of mountaintop removal
Although some mining companies reclaim the land after operations end, there are lingering effects of runoff and contaminated waterways
Jan 30
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New research on keeping cities cool
Nov 22, 2024
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News and science on dams
Aug 2, 2025
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Tires: a big problem getting bigger
Jul 4, 2025
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New evidence links pesticides with declining monarch populations
Aug 29, 2025
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Carbon output from tourism increases
Mar 21, 2025
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In touch: San Diego sunflower
Oct 3, 2025
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Bike lanes: good for you, good for the planet. Why don't we have more?
These safety measures often meet resistance despite proven benefits
Jan 24
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Fire-driven degradation of the Amazon reaches two-decade peak
2024 was the worst year for Amazonian deforestation and degradation in 20 years
Jan 16
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The environmental effects of roads in wilderness
Roads promote erosion, alter hydrology, open access to invasives, and have other troubling effects on the environment
Jan 9
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The Green Dispatch year in review
And a look forward to 2026
Jan 2
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The global criminalization of climate and environmental protest
Repression of climate and environmental activism is no longer restricted to the Global South
Dec 27, 2025
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Sustainable balconies
City dwellers find ways of making their apartments and condos more sustainable with solar panels and small gardens
Dec 19, 2025
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The Trump administration’s war on information
Disinformation, misinformation, and now even un-information
Dec 12, 2025
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