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The Great Barrier Reef’s no good, very bad year will test how fast it can adapt
A survey finds coral reefs are looking pretty grim these days.
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India floats ambitious goal: 100 percent electric cars
The government thinks it doesn't have to spend a dime on it.
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Scientists may have found a way to predict heat waves — 50 days in advance
A new study may have found a way to predict extreme heat in the eastern U.S.
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Arctic sea ice hits another record low
One scientist says, “I’ve never seen such a warm, crazy winter in the Arctic."
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Luxury Arctic cruise ship sets sail. What could go wrong?
The loss of Arctic sea ice cover has spurred a sharp rise in shipping traffic -- as well as coast guard rescue missions.
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Scotland closes its last coal-fired power plant
Looks like coal power in Scotland is becoming almost as elusive as Nessie.
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The scientist who first warned of climate change says it’s much worse than we thought
We read James Hansen’s terrifying new climate study, so you don't have to.
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China’s new 5-year plan is out, and it doesn’t sacrifice the environment for the economy
The plan calls for a cap on energy consumption while maintaining economic growth.
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Sea level rise is already happening. How bad can it get?
We hop on the Climate Scientist Hotline to investigate -- and get our feet wet in the process.
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E.U. biodiesels could be dirtier than fossil fuels, according to new report
Biodiesel from palm oil can produce three times the emissions of conventional diesel oil, according to an analysis by Ecofys.
