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Why is Antarctic sea ice expanding?
The thin crust of ice floating around Antarctica expanded this year to cover a greater area than ever before, but that doesn't mean climate change isn't happening.
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How we’re failing to prepare for the next Sandy
A year after Hurricane Sandy left a $65 billion price tag in its wake, we haven't done much to avoid the next weather disaster.
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One hoarse town: The 5 dirtiest cities you don’t want to live in
Don't let the news that Americans are cranking out less CO2 fool you: We're still prolific polluters, and that's especially bad news if you live in one of these areas.
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The Arctic hasn’t been this hot for 120,000 years
A new study finds unprecedented warming in the Canadian Arctic, and blames it squarely on climate change.
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This guy has explained energy and pollution in words even Republican congresspeople would understand
We always love Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York. Today we love him for finding this dude and asking him to explain "something about energy a lot of people don't know."
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Nature vs. nature: Is “green infrastructure” the best defense against climate disasters?
A year after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast, some scientists argue that restoring reefs and marshes can protect us next time. Engineers say that's a bunch of baloney.
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Yes, CO2 emissions are down, but they have much further to go
Don't break out the champagne yet. U.S. emissions declined last year, but to really fight climate change, we need those declines to continue, and we need the rest of the world to join in.
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Coral reefs are producing a chemical that staves off global warming
New research finds that when they're under stress, coral can emit a chemical that encourages cloud production, cooling down the local climate.
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Russia drops Greenpeace piracy charges, alleges activists are hooligans
Charges have been lowered against Greenpeace protesters who scaled an Arctic offshore platform, but they could still get seven years in jail.
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Air pollution can wreck your mental health too
Bad air quality could contribute to memory problems, attention deficits, anxiety, and depression. No wonder you're bummed out.
