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Have China's carbon emissions already peaked?Politicians and scientists around the world applauded China's agreement to a 2030 emissions peak. But China may have already achieved the goal 16 years ahead of schedule.聽
Satellite data shows new hope for endangered tiger populationsSatellite data is proving a useful tool for protecting tiger habitat and could not only聽help double wild tiger populations by 2022 but also lay the groundwork for helping other vulnerable species, too.
Red-crowned parrots find sanctuary in US cities as Mexican cousins struggleSaved by the pet trade? The red-crown parrots are adapting so well to living in cities in California and Texas that the US population may now rival that in Mexico.聽
First LookWhite-nose syndrome moves to West Coast: How to save the bats?Did human recreational cave explorers carry a fungus from east to west, to Washington state for the first time? What's being done to help the bats?聽
First LookHow are birds coping as climate change turns up the heat? It's complicated.A new study has looked at the responses to climate change聽of hundreds of different bird species across two continents 鈥� and found the impact to be broadly similar, and in line with expectations.
How America鈥檚 big data centers are going greenTech companies could substantially bolster the clean energy market.
First LookWidespread bleaching threatens Great Barrier Reef: why that mattersReports of widespread coral bleaching events off Australia's coast and around the world could signal major problems for ecosystems 鈥� and economies.
Borrowing from 'Frozen,' Japan plans to seal Fukushima leak in wall of iceTo contain leaking radioactive water,聽Japanese regulators on Wednesday approved a plan to create a frozen wall around buildings at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
First LookDebate over water rights intensifies as Saudis buy up swaths of US farmlandIn the face of water restrictions at home, a Saudi Arabian company is turning to the American Southwest, where US farmers are contending with persistent drought.
First LookGreat Barrier Reef bleaching could be final 'wake-up call' for climate actionExtensive bleaching has been caused by higher ocean temperatures. To prevent further damage, governments should commit to lowering emissions, an Australian team says.
First LookManmade earthquakes on the rise: How can fracking states lessen tremors?Nearly 8 million people live in areas vulnerable to manmade earthquakes, which have been attributed to disposal of wastewater from oil and gas drilling.
First LookShould manatees come off the endangered species list?Despite a remarkable rebound in the sea mammal's population, many Americans want to keep manatees on the federal endangered species list.
Why Saudi Arabia bought 14,000 acres of US farm landThe Middle Eastern kingdom needs hay for its 170,000 cows. So, it's buying up farmland for the water-chugging crop in the聽drought-stricken American Southwest.
How much did the world invest in clean energy last year?A new report backed by the UN shows that 2015 had the highest global investment in renewable energy generation ever, but oil, gas, and coal are set to remain a major part of the world's energy infrastructure for years.
Why Wyoming wants authority over Yellowstone wolvesWyoming wildlife officials found 19 elk killed and left uneaten by wolves on Wednesday. They say the politics around conservation stifles their ability to manage the rebounding wolf population.聽
Can developing petrostates learn to live without oil?What looks like an economic catastrophe may turn out to be an opportunity.聽
First LookHolland, Mich.: Snowmelt capital of the USA?Holland, Mich., has the largest system snowmelt system for roads and sidewalks in the US. The concept is based on similar technology used in some European countries and has been adopted, to a more limited extent, in some other US cities.聽
Recycling sunlight: a solar cell revolution?Scientists have found a way to recycle sunlight and boost the amount of energy captured from the sun's rays.
How Oregon plans to quit coalOregon's Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Plan aims to wean the state off coal-fired electricity in the coming decades.
333 dead minke whales: How does Japan justify whaling?After an almost four-month expedition in the Antarctic, Japan's whaling fleet returns to port with 333 dead minke whales. And despite international criticism, the Japanese say they are justified, both legally and morally.
