Environment & Climate
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Tragedy on the MV Hondius: Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Signals New Era of Climate-Driven Pathogen Risks and Global Health Fragmentation
The cruise ship MV Hondius departed from the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, in April with a manifest of 147 passengers…
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Global Progress and Persistent Perils The State of Tropical Forests and the Struggle for Biodiversity in 2025
Recent data from the Global Forest Review indicates a significant shift in the trajectory of global conservation efforts, revealing that…
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The Silent Crisis of Trenton: How a Lone Researcher Exposed the Deep-Rooted Lead Contamination Threatening New Jersey’s Capital
Kim Booker had lived in Trenton, New Jersey, for nearly three decades before she truly understood the invisible threat permeating…
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How New Mexico is Building a Forest by Solving a Seedling Shortage
New Mexico is currently confronting an environmental crisis of unprecedented proportions, as the state grapples with the long-term aftermath of…
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Nearly Half of American Children Exposed to Dangerous Air Pollution as Regulatory Rollbacks Threaten Public Health Progress
The American Lung Association’s 27th annual "State of the Air" report has revealed a staggering public health crisis, finding that…
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The Abrupt Halt of Federal Solar Incentives Leaves American Farmers and Rural Energy Developers in Limbo
Over the past several years, Daniel Bell, a sheep farmer in Lancaster, Kentucky, has focused on a singular goal: expanding…
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The Growing Crisis of Coastal Inundation Why Sea Level Rise and Land Subsidence are Reshaping Global Risk
Global coastal vulnerability is being radically redefined by a pair of groundbreaking studies that reveal a far more precarious situation…
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The Paradox of AI in Indigenous Stewardship Balancing Environmental Protection with the Extractive Demands of Digital Infrastructure
Indigenous leaders and environmental advocates at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) are currently grappling with a…
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Maine Passes Landmark Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers Amid Growing Energy and Infrastructure Concerns
In a legislative move that marks a significant turning point for the American technology infrastructure landscape, Maine has become the…
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The Resilient Ascent of American Solar: Economic Necessity Overcomes Political Headwinds
The landscape for renewable energy in the United States appeared markedly grim just one year ago. In the spring of…
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