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Polar bears now take longer, perilous swims to find habitable iceAs sea ice disappears, particularly in the Beaufort Sea on Alaska's northern coast, a new study finds polar bears are swimming increasingly long distances, often perilous ones, to find habitable ice.
To catch wildlife poachers, computer scientists turn to AIUsing an artificial intelligence application that develops the most effective patrol routes, a team of researchers from the University of Southern California are proving that technology has a role to play in protecting wildlife.
Using seawater for heating? Alaska aquarium takes the plunge.Following its switch to a new system, the Alaska SeaLife Center is almost fully heated by seawater and carbon dioxide loop technology instead of fossil fuels.
Behind the Paris climate deal, a changed worldThe promise of the 170-plus-nation climate change deal formally signed in New York Friday is in how the world 鈥� and world leaders 鈥� are seeing the challenge differently from years past.
First LookEscaped tiger cub captured by Texas authorities points to a broader issueThe young female tiger roamed the streets of Conroe, Texas, with a leash and collar before being captured Thursday. Animal rights groups say the patchwork of laws on keeping exotic animals as pets can harm both animals and humans.
Earth Day 2016: Do people still care?Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since 1970. Although public support for environmental protection grows, legislative action has nearly ground to a halt.聽
Is wildlife thriving in Chernobyl's radioactive landscape?Remote cameras in the聽Chernobyl Exclusion Zone found evidence of wildlife populations that appear to be unaffected by the nuclear contamination.
First LookForest managers kick prevention into early gear ahead of wildfire seasonDrought and climate shifts, coupled with overgrown forests, could make this summer's wildfire season a challenging one.
First LookSan Francisco to become first city to require solar panels on new buildingsSan Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation Tuesday to require solar panels on all future buildings, once again leading California in environmental protection.聽
Climate deal to be signed amid 'faster' global progress, Moniz saysThe US聽is on track to meet its goal to reduce carbon emissions 17 percent by 2020. But the global climate deal to be signed Friday is just a start, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says.聽
Nice weather eases Americans' climate change worriesDespite concerns about dangerous consequences in the coming decades, many Americans are currently enjoying the side effects of climate change, with pleasant temperatures year-round.聽- Watch live: The impact of COP21 with Ernest MonizJoin the Monitor for a live conversation with United States Energy Secretary, Ernest Moniz on the impact of COP21.
Why a defender of Cambodian forest won a $175,000 prizeLeng Ouch is one six environmental advocates awarded the 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize. But in his native country of Cambodia, Ouch's environmental protection efforts stand alone. 聽
As era of climate action dawns, how much aid to developing nations?Investment is needed to help developing nations adapt to climate change and reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions. The head of the UN's climate change process says it's an 'issue of credibility' for advanced nations to step up.
Are West Coast fishers no longer 'endangered'?The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced the West Coast fisher is no longer under consideration for more federal protection. Other conservation groups disagree.
Netherlands looks to ban all non-electric cars by 2025The Netherlands may not be a model of energy efficiency today, but some bold proposals may help the country become one.聽
Exxon: Charges of lying about climate change are 'preposterous'Several states are investigating the company, or considering doing so, for fraud related to knowingly misleading the public and investors about climate change.
Protecting bees: Ortho nixes neonicotinoids in bee-friendly moveA garden-care company owned by Scotts MiracleGro will phase out neonicotinoids in eight products by 2021, in hopes of saving declining bumblebee and honeybee populations.
How did the global tiger population increase for the first time in a century?After a century of decline, the world's total number of tigers has begun to rise, although conservation efforts for the endangered species still have a long way to go.
First LookSage grouse battle: A case of bad science?A group of Nevadans are suing to void protections for the greater sage grouse.
