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Antarctic carbon dioxide reaches highest levels in 4 million yearsAntarctica has breached a symbolic threshold, seeing carbon dioxide levels of 400 ppm for the first time in 4 million years.
First LookSouth Sudan ivory seizure highlights Africa's 'ongoing poaching crisis'Authorities seized more than a ton of ivory at the Juba airport showing the ivory trade is still rampant despite ongoing international efforts to crush it.
First LookWatch 'gobsmackingly amazing' giant spider crab horde scramble on sea floorA diver caught the crabs in a video,聽stacked on top of each other, in some cases 10 deep, in the shallow waters off the coast of Melbourne, Australia.
First LookWhy Obama family visit to Yosemite is more than a holidayAs President Obama gears up for an early Father's Day vacation, his trip to the famous national park is symbolic of his unique record on conservation.
First LookSome coral reefs are thriving, but they're not where you might thinkA new study delves into data for more than 2,500 coral reefs across the globe, looking at a multitude of factors and comparing predicted levels of fish biomass with actual recordings.
Southwest braces for record heat as wildfires rageThe National Weather Service has issued an 'excessive heat watch' for this weekend, predicting record-breaking temperatures across the Southwest, as fire-fighters combat blazes across regions in California, New Mexico, and Arizona.聽
How Norway quietly became a whaling powerhouseNorway killed more whales in 2015 and 2016 than Japan and Iceland combined, but the Scandinavian country has largely evaded the same level of criticism.聽
CO2 levels in atmosphere surpass limit. What now?Carbon dioxide concentrations in our atmosphere have reached 400 parts per million, and there's no going back in our lifetimes, say scientists.
Egg producers pledge to stop killing newborn male chicksNew technology to identify the sex of a future chick inside a fertilized egg has allowed the industry to make the pledge.
First LookDawn of the 'dead zone': NOAA releases Gulf of Mexico forecastThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts that the dead zone in the Gulf, an area incapable of supporting marine life, will be much the same size it's been for the past several years.
Why large animals face a double (or triple) jeopardyA combination of certain social and biological factors can compound an animal's extinction risk, say a team of marine ecologists.聽
Can 'backyard beekeepers' solve the bee crisis?Although more than 1,000 new beekeepers have registered in Pennsylvania聽since 2014, it is unclear how big a contribution they are making.
First LookHow NASA plans to study underwater coral reefs from the skyExploratory dives give researchers an up close view of coral reefs, but capturing the broader perspective has been more difficult. That's where NASA comes in.
Google honors Phoebe Snetsinger, who risked her life to see over 8,000 birdsThursday's Google Doodle honors the 85th birthday of Phoebe Snetsinger, the record-breaking 'extreme birder.'
Modi and Obama push solar/nuclear energy boost for IndiaWith Prime Minister Modi in Washington, the two nations rolled out partnerships to help achieve the twin goals of lower carbon emissions and economic growth.
First LookNorway adopts world's first zero deforestation policy: What does that mean?Norway announced a zero deforestation policy in its procurement of goods, two years after making a pledge with Germany and Britain to 'promote national commitments that encourage deforestation free supply chains.'聽
Big melt: Arctic sea ice hits record lowsWith May seeing record lows, scientists are already concerned about what the Arctic will look like in September.聽
Why Boston was chosen for the next US-China climate summitMayor Marty Walsh announced Tuesday that Boston will host the 2017 Climate-Smart Low-Carbon Cities Summit, cementing Boston's role as a model in energy efficiency.
First LookBipartisan bill to harness toxic chemicals was years in the makingThe US Senate passed a chemical regulations bill on Tuesday, a bipartisan effort to update the nation's decades-old law on toxic chemicals in everyday products.
How a sunken jet could promote biodiversityA retired A300 airbus is getting a new mission under the Aegean Sea in hopes of reviving a coral reef 鈥� and tourism, after聽a series of terrorist attacks in Istanbul.聽
