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Germany: 'Meat Tax' on the Table to Protect the Climate
German politicians from the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens on Wednesday proposed raising the value added tax (VAT) on meat to the standard rate of 19%. Currently, meat is taxed at a reduced...
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Earth’s Hottest Month Lights a Fire for Progress
By John R. PlattWell folks, we did it. July 2019 was the hottest month in recorded human history, with record-breaking temperatures in many parts of Europe, wildfires raging over tens of thousands of...
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Alaska's Sea Ice Has All Melted
The ice near Alaska's shores has melted away entirely, leaving the nearest ice shelf nearly 150 miles away, according to new satellite data from the National Weather Service, as The Independent...
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57 Dead, 18,000 Hospitalized in Japan Heat Wave
While the worst of this summer's heat seems to have passed in the U.S. and Europe, Japan is in the throes of a dangerous heat wave.The end of the rainy season last week brought a dangerous heat wave...
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'Surprise' Ocean Heat Waves Are Twice as Common as Previously Thought
Heat waves have had people sweltering all summer, but they are not just on land. It turns out that ocean heat waves, which can threaten corals, fish, plankton and other marine life, are occurring far...
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How High School Students Are Collaborating to Organize Youth Climate Strikes
By Ocean Heroes Liam Neupert and Elise Malterre Young people are often told that they don't have the ability to truly make a difference in the world. Not being able to vote can be a very powerless...
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Stare Down a Seagull to Protect Your Food, Science Says
There's nothing that ruins a sunset walk on the boardwalk like a flock of greedy seagulls circling your funnel cake. Before you start to imagine yourself under attack in a sea of Hitchcock-esque pecks...
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Fiji Unveils Plan to Fight Climate Crisis, Condemns 'Grossly Irresponsible...
By Jake JohnsonThe island nation of Fiji on Wednesday slammed world powers for their "grossly irresponsible and selfish" failure to act on the planetary emergency and unveiled a bold plan to bring the...
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Giant, Possibly Carnivorous Parrot Discovered in New Zealand
Scientists in New Zealand have uncovered the remains of a gigantic parrot that roamed the country some 20 million years ago.NoneThe ancient bird stood up to a meter (39 inches) tall and weighed up to...
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Everything You Need to Know About Aronia Berries
By Sharon O'BrienAronia berries (Aronia melanocarpa) are small, dark berries that have become popular among health-conscious consumers.They're considered one of the richest sources of plant...
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How Two Urban Farmers Got Their Start Leveraging Backyard Space
By Lindsay CampbellIn 2015, Madeleine Maltby began knocking on neighborhood doors in Canada's capital city, Ottawa, with a simple proposal. In exchange for a backyard, the residents would let her grow...
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Trump's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Could Cost Americans $460 Billion:...
By Jessica CorbettA new analysis from the nonprofit advocacy group Consumer Reports warns that American drivers could lose about $460 billion dollars in fuel savings if the Trump administration...
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3 Southern Resident Orcas Missing, Presumed Dead
The extremely endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales off the coast of Washington and British Columbia fell to 73 after 3 orcas went missing, the Center for Whale Research said in a...
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The Climate Crisis Is 'a Perfect Storm' Headed for the World's Food Supply
Food production must change drastically and immediately in order to sustain ourselves through the ongoing climate crisis, says a new United Nations report put together by more than 100 experts from 52...
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Water Found in Hawaiian Volcano Could Lead to Eruptions
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano could be gearing up for an eruption after a pond of water was discovered inside its summit crater for the first time in recorded history, according to the AP. Last year, the...
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Tiny Homes Are Very Eco-Friendly, New Research Confirms
The tiny house movement is an environmentalist dream's come true — less space means you need less stuff and you consume less energy. The problem is you have to live in a cramped space and dedicate...
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Vote Now! EcoWatchers' Choice for 'Best of Summer' Photo Contest
EcoWatch launched its "Best of Summer" Photo contest on June 26. Images are being submitted from around the world, showcasing EcoWatchers trekking through jungles, beaches and various other scenery,...
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ExxonMobil Accused of Pressuring Witnesses in Climate Fraud Case
By Jessica CorbettNew York state prosecutors last week accused ExxonMobil of trying to discourage witnesses from testifying against the company in a climate fraud case, leading the head of the...
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Elephants and Monkeys Are Working to Protect You From Climate Change
By Marlene CimonsMother Nature has it figured out. She's designed a master scheme that connects plants and animals, all working in concert to keep every living thing in balance. Imagine a stack of...
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Climate Change and Overfishing Could Lead to More Toxic Seafood
Scientists continue to uncover more ways climate change poses a threat to our health, such as the spread of tropical diseases northward and the loss of crucial nutrients in crops. Now, researchers at...
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