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A River Runs Through It: Scientists Explain Arctic Mercury

A River Runs Through It: Scientists Explain Arctic Mercury

Study finds toxic mercury in Arctic ecosystems is likely flushed into the region each spring by three mighty rivers. … Read More

Western U.S. Faces ‘Extreme’ Wildfire Risk Now and Later

Western U.S. Faces ‘Extreme’ Wildfire Risk Now and Later

Wildfire season is off to a fast start in the Southwest, and dry summer anticipated may bring above average fire activity.… Read More

G-8 Leaders Agree to Cut Short-Lived Greenhouse Gases

G-8 Leaders Agree to Cut Short-Lived Greenhouse Gases

The Group of Eight major industrialized nations pledged to reduce emissions of short-lived global warming pollutants.… Read More

Digging into Climate Change, Students Find Much More

Digging into Climate Change, Students Find Much More

An effort to broaden climate change education into a variety of physical and social science classes in public schools. … Read More

The Joplin Tornado, One Year Later: Where Does it Rank?

The Joplin Tornado, One Year Later: Where Does it Rank?

On the anniversary of the devastating Joplin tornado, a look back at some of the other deadly tornadoes in U.S. history.… Read More

Heartland Facing Uncertain Future as Staff, Cash Dries Up

Heartland Facing Uncertain Future as Staff, Cash Dries Up

Along with the reputation hit, Heartland's financial future is threatened by an exodus of corporate donors and staff.… Read More

Climate Science Education Graduates to the Next Level

Climate Science Education Graduates to the Next Level

Educators are lifting climate out of its narrow unit in middle school science – an effort, they hope, that will improve science literacy overall. … Read More

Australasia Has Hottest 60 Years in a Millennium

Australasia Has Hottest 60 Years in a Millennium

Study of tree rings, corals and ice cores finds unnatural spike in temperatures that lines up with manmade climate change.… Read More

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