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Study: Polar bear numbers could plummet by midcenturyThanks to melting Arctic ice, the worldwide population of polar bears could face a sharp decline over the next 35 years.
Gore, yes. But green groups watch who else has Trump's ear.Al Gore's visit to Trump Tower has stirred hopes that the聽president-elect may be adjusting his stance on climate change. Environmentalists say Trump's cabinet picks will be telling.聽
Google to go all green. Will other tech giants follow?As other companies follow Google's lead, the tech industry not only becomes greener, but has more power to set a precedent and influence the energy industry.
Mexico jumps on the 'big reserve' trend of ocean conservationOn Monday,聽Mexico established 160 million acres in biological reserves, surpassing UN targets three years early.
First LookWhy climate change could make extreme rain three times more likelyNew climate models have allowed scientists to simulate future thunderstorms. Some states already being ravaged by flooding might expect more of the same, if global warming continues at current levels.
First LookAl Gore calls meeting with Trump 'a sincere search' for common groundFormer vice president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Al Gore met with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday to talk about climate change.
Pacific fisher reintroduction: Not just an ecological victory, but a cultural oneA聽15-year repopulation effort could improve the health of Washington's forests and restore a spiritual symbol to the Nisqually Indian Tribe at the same time.
EPA chief voices cautious hope as Trump inauguration nearsAlthough Trump and Obama agendas differ, some forces tilt toward continuity, Gina McCarthy of the Environmental Protection Agency says.
Protesters' Dakota pipeline win may be both short- and long-livedThe decision to block construction of a controversial portion of the Dakota Access Pipeline could be overturned by Donald Trump. But it could also kindle new activism. 聽
Elusive fishers return to Pacific NorthwestThe rare weasel species is making a comeback in Washington state, thanks to the coordinated conservation efforts of government and tribal groups.
First LookDakota Access pipeline protesters score major victory, but vow to remainThe US Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday that it will not grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota.聽
Why climate scientists are taking fact-checking into their own handsClimate scientists and science writers debunked news reports in The Daily Mail and Breitbart News that suggested global temperature increases were unrelated to climate change, one of a number of challenges aimed at a Republican Congress and Trump administration.聽
First LookPossible death of New Jersey's bipedal black bear renews anti-hunt protestAnimal rights activists, some of whom argue the hunt is inhumane, plan to stage protests as the second segment of this year鈥檚 hunt begins on Monday.
Snow in Hawaii: Why the locals aren't surprisedHeavy snowfall is forecast for the summits of Hawaii's biggest mountains, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea,聽as wind and snow engulf the high peaks.
Diesel ban by 2025: Four world capitals plan to ban diesel vehiclesClearing the air: Mayors of four major cities 鈥撀燩aris, Mexico City, Madrid, and Athens 鈥� pledged to remove all diesel-fueled vehicles from the roads by 2025.
First LookCarnival cruises to pay $40 million for deliberate pollutionThe Carnival Corporation will plead guilty to seven felony counts related to illegally dumping ships' contaminated waste and intentionally trying to cover it up, the US Justice Department said Thursday.聽
First LookOklahoma's earthquakes on the wane after wastewater rules take holdAfter a sudden increase in earthquakes, which have been linked to oil extraction practices, Oklahoma instituted new limits on wastewater injection. Since then, the quakes have dropped off significantly, according to a new analysis.聽
First LookCarbon dioxide released by soil could undermine climate effortsA new study warns that a feedback phenomenon in the soil may release even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, creating the equivalent of another United States in terms of global emissions.
First LookMegacity mayors chart road maps to cut carbon emissionsCities around the world are taking on an increasing role in combatting climate change, part of global efforts to meet the Paris climate agreement's goals.
EPA aims to preempt Trump with ambitious fuel-economy targetThe EPA aims for US car fleets to average 54.5 miles per gallon in 2025 鈥� and seeks to keep Republicans from changing the policy in 2017.聽