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US green energy investment climbed to record highs in 2019 — despite the...
The US renewable energy industry saw a 28% spending increase in 2019, ignoring the Trump administration's views on climate change to reach a new investment record, according to Bloomberg New Energy...
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I woke up on a train in the Namibian desert alone on Christmas Day — and it...
I recently spent several days in the southern African nation of Namibia for Christmas, taking an overnight train for $12 across the desert from Windhoek to Walvis Bay.Though there was not much to do on...
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Investors are pouring billions into the alternative plastics industry — and...
There are more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the oceans, and companies are racing to find solutions.More than $30 trillion in global investments are driving companies to innovate...
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CEOs love to talk about fighting climate change. Now it's time they actually...
CEOs and business executives enjoy talking a big game about social responsibility and climate change.Executives at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, are focusing on this issue, but it's...
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A landmark lawsuit in which kids sued the US government over its contribution...
In 2015, 21 young people sued the US government, alleging it was violating their constitutional rights by contributing to climate change despite knowledge of its dangerous consequences.The Obama and...
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I took a $20, 4-day train ride between Zambia and Tanzania, and even though...
Hoping to experience an African safari on a budget, I recently traveled first class on the TAZARA train from Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for $20.The journey was supposed to take...
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Greta Thunberg fires back after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says she...
Greta Thunberg isn't qualified to lecture the US on climate change, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at the World Economic Forum on Thursday."Is she the chief economist or who is she? I'm...
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The 'Doomsday Clock' has jumped closer to midnight than ever as nuclear...
The Doomsday Clock is now 100 seconds to midnight, closer than ever in its 73-year history.The researchers behind the clock cited increasing tensions between nuclear-armed nations, the climate crisis,...
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A cougar hugging its mother made for one of the best travel photos of the year
A cougar cub hugging its mother has been named one of the best travel photos of the year.The image, taken by Amit Eshel in Chile's Patagonia region, was "Highly Commended" in the Endangered Planet...
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The climate crisis has already wreaked havoc on the US. Here's how we should...
The federal government has taken a back seat instead of leading on the climate crisis, but there are things that other Americans can do. Congress can allocate money for infrastructure to guard against...
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Airbnb is sending 5 people on a 'sabbatical' to the Bahamas for two months,...
Airbnb and the Bahamas National Trust have launched the Bahamas Sabbatical.Five people will be sent to Andros, the Exumas, and Eleuthera in April and May to help with activities including coral reef...
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On Groundhog Day, a bunch of men, wearing suits and top hats, pull a groundhog out of a hole in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. They then read a scroll the groundhog supposedly wrote, that states whether...
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7 places being ruined by cruise ships
Cruise ships bring thousands of tourists to popular destinations like Santorini and Venice every day, overwhelming the infrastructure.A cruise ship spilled waste in the Great Barrier Reef, further...
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NASA slowly drains the oceans in an incredible animation, revealing hidden...
A NASA animation drains the oceans to reveal the majority of Earth's surface that lies beneath.A planetary scientist remade the video to highlight its most fascinating features: the world's longest...
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1,400 pounds of shark fins worth about $1 million were seized in a Miami port
Wildlife inspectors seized 1,400 pounds of dried shark fins at a Miami port, CBS News reported.While it's not illegal to sell shark fins in the US, the shipment contained species protected in the...
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Louis Vuitton designer Virgil Abloh and Evian have teamed up to create...
Evian has partnered with designer Virgil Abloh for a limited edition collection of glass water bottles. The collaboration is called "Activate Movement," which coincides with Evian's newly launched...
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Radical architects are obsessed with turning cities into forests to combat...
Buildings covered in plants are popping up all over the world, and soon, the world will have its first forest city in Lizhou, China.Biophilic design has become popular among architects wanting to...
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Eating tofu is actually more damaging to the planet than meat, according to...
Choosing tofu over meat for the sake of the planet isn't necessarily a good choice, according to new research reported by The Times.The reason is that tofu is processed, so it requires more energy to...
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The most popular animal photo of the year shows 2 mice duking it out on a...
The London Natural History Museum's annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition offers the public a chance to vote on their favorite images from the contest. The people's choice award went to...
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What 24 states are doing to fight climate change in spite of Trump...
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has initiated a number of rollbacks against Obama-era climate policies, including pulling out of the Paris climate agreement.But states are standing up...
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