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Maui travel and the ethics of tourism
Speed Read Tourism in Hawaii is a double-edged sword, especially in the wake of the fires
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How 'personhood' works as a legal defense of nature
Speed Read Will giving the environment the rights of a human encourage conservation efforts?
By Devika Rao Published
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Montana youth win 'monumental' climate decision
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By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Why Biden is hedging on a climate emergency declaration
Under the Radar The difference between proclaiming an official climate emergency "in practice" and in actuality is more than just rhetorical hair-splitting
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Should you even bother throwing plastic in the recycling bin?
In Depth Recycling plastic is garbage, Greenpeace says. So, landfill then?
By Peter Weber Last updated
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The state of the largest coral reefs in the world
In Depth Coral reefs are experiencing ocean acidification and coral bleaching, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef
By Devika Rao Published
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Scientists revive 46,000-year-old worm that was frozen in permafrost
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Why an ocean current is on the brink of collapse
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The remnants of an ancient ocean could be causing a 'gravity hole' in the Indian Ocean
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Savor the summer, experts say. You will see these temps again.
Speed Read Extremely hot summers are here to stay
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Defining the Anthropocene, Earth's new era
Speed Read The planet may have entered a new epoch
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Underground warming is a 'silent hazard' for densely built cities
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Japan's controversial decision to release radioactive wastewater into the Pacific
Speed Read Japan plans to dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean with the disapproval of many
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Why are animals washing ashore across the country?
Speed Read Marine animals are ending up beached in the thousands
By Devika Rao Published
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