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How Brazil curbed Amazon deforestation by 90 percent in 10 yearsBrazil has been successfully working since 2004 to slow deforestation of the Amazon, mostly by enforcing laws, but also by designating parts of the rainforest as national park land.聽
First LookWith no sanctions, can pledges save the Earth from climate change?With the Paris climate talks looming, 149 countries have stepped up and pledged to cut carbon emissions. But there are no systems in place to enforce these commitments.聽
Has renewable energy hit hard times?SunEdison,聽which had been on course to become the world's biggest renewable energy developer, is now fighting聽to reverse its stock price's nosedive and regain investor trust.
Should Sea World be allowed to breed orcas?California has approved construction of larger tanks for orcas at SeaWorld's San Diego exhibit, but with the stipulation that the company cease breeding operations in the state.
First LookAppeals court puts the brakes on EPA's clean water ruleThe US Court of Appeals for the 6th聽Circuit granted a temporary stay against the Water of the United States rule on Friday.
Why England has begun charging for plastic shopping bagsShoppers in England will be charged for every plastic bag they use in a bid to halt the damage being caused to the planet.
First LookWhy New Jersey judge shut advocates out of Exxon settlement negotiationsSuperior Court Judge Michael Hogan on Friday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the settlement between the oil giant and the state of New Jersey.
Does Sea World deal forecast the end of orca attractions?The limits, introduced by the California Coastal Commission, may be a victory for animal-rights activists. But its critics aren't so sure.
Why is Singapore covered in smoke, and what can be done about it?Illegal burning of Indonesian rainforest to make room for palm and paper plantations has left neighboring countries choking on smoke. Many hope the latest crisis will lead to stricter policies.
First LookHundreds of bizarre, new species discovered hiding in the HimalayasA new report released by the World Wide Fund For Nature聽confirms the region is one of the most biodiverse in the world.
First LookCalifornia enacts monumental climate change goalsGov. Jerry Brown has set an ambitious goal of producing half of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Drone footage shows Indonesia鈥檚 cataclysmic forest firesIndonesia's worst forest fires in nearly 20 years are reported to have been intentionally and illegally started using 'slash and burn' deforestation techniques to feed the paper and palm oil industry.聽
First LookWhy wildlife officials aren't listing American eels as endangeredThe US Fish and Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that despite ongoing harvesting, the dangers faced by eels do not meet the criteria to be listed.
Sweden is moving closer to becoming fossil-fuel freeIn its 2016 budget, the聽Swedish government has allocated millions for green-energy infrastructure, at home and abroad.聽Could other countries follow suit?
Is Africa on the verge of a nuclear energy revolution?To close the huge power deficit and boost their economies, Africa鈥檚 larger economies have decided it might be time to go nuclear.
As prices plummet, could this month make or break the oil market?With Saudi Arabia slashing prices and Russia ramping up production, October could be a crucial month for struggling oil drillers.聽
As winter looms, war-weary Ukraine shows signs of energy independenceAs Russia and Europe push for a wintertime natural gas deal, will Ukraine assert its independence and forgo Russian gas?聽
BP's Gulf spill fine: Is the tide turning on corporate crime?The fines build upon money that BP says it has already paid toward cleanup in the Gulf. Will they pay these new fees too?
First LookNearly one third of all cactus species are threatened by extinctionThe fifth most threatened species in the world is not a bird or mammal, but the the cactus plant, which is found largely in the American Southwest, according to a study published Tuesday.
First LookEndangered ferrets find unlikely home in former toxic waste siteThirty black-footed ferrets reintroduced to their natural habitat after years of its use as a chemical weapons manufacturer are part of a government effort to expand the species from 300 to 3,000.聽
