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Biologists coax amazingly cute tiny rabbits back from the brink of disappearance
In Urban Dictionary, the fourth definition of “cute” is “pygmy rabbit.” Or actually, it’s probably some gross made-up sex act, but it SHOULD be “pygmy rabbit.” Just look at this thing! It fits into the palm of a human hand! But it has also been disappearing from its habitat in Washington State. Coyotes, badgers, weasels, […]
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And the award for highest all-time May land temperature goes to …
Us. Of course. But don't worry – your kids will probably see this record beaten in no time.
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What San Francisco would look like after a 200-foot sea-level rise
This poster, by Brian Stokle and Burrito Justice, shows what a 200-foot sea level rise would do to San Francisco. Better get to high ground, guys.
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Giraffe invades country club pool
Get out of there, giraffe! You are not Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps! You are a giraffe!
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Here are some of the death threats sent to a climate scientist
Phil Jones became a public figure when his emails on climate science were stolen and released. As a result, he received a number of threats on his life.
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Today’s climate change forecast: Colder winters, fiery summers
Climate change may mean colder winters and fewer fires in the Tropics. Outside the Tropics, in the heat of summer -- bad news.
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A pop culture history of the Earth Summit
When world leaders first gathered to talk about saving the planet, Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” was grooving at the top of the music charts. If only we had it so good today.
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Every state in the U.S. has gotten hotter since 1970
Hotter in the literal sense -- in some cases, half a degree each decade. If only we knew why.
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Catch of the day: Weird blue lobster!
A fisherman in Nova Scotia named Bobby Stoddard has been catching lobsters for decades. And in early May, he had a catch unlike any he had seen before: a bright blue lobster. Blue lobsters are not cold. Well, they might be cold, since they live in the water in Nova Scotia, but that’s not why […]
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Giant dog adopts baby chimpanzee
A zookeeper brought an abandoned baby chimp home to live with her mastiff and her mastiff puppies, at which point the chimp decided he was a dog. Here's a day in the life of the chimp and his adopted family.