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In Brazil, regenerative farming advances, but deforestation still pressures ecosystems

Brazil’s agribusiness drives growth but causes most deforestation; regenerative farming may help, yet weak governance risks continued ecosystem loss.

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Can evolution keep up with climate change? A flower offers hope

The scarlet monkeyflower's ability to keep pace with a punishing drought signals some plants can adapt quickly to climate extremes.

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Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data

Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.
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How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing the need for gas.

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Aging wind turbines are a massive clean energy opportunity

Upgrading existing wind farms is a climate win hiding in plain sight, according to a new nationwide analysis.

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Big Oil knew it was wrecking Louisiana’s coast, records show

Parish lawsuits, including one in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state’s vanishing marshes.

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How a melting glacier in Antarctica could affect tens of millions around the globe

A collapse of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica would sharply accelerate sea-level rise in coastal cities.
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Record Southern California heat wave raises deadly health risks

Temperatures up to 35°F above normal could exceed 100°F in Southern California, with warm nights heightening the risk of heat illness and death.

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Are there climate fingerprints in tornado activity?

Parts of the Southern and Northeastern U.S. faced tornado threats this week. Scientists are trying to parse out the climate links in changing tornado activity.
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After Trump’s Interior secretary transferred thousands of staff to his office, chaos followed, former workers say

The move happened as the agency shed thousands of workers. Critics and ex-employees say the administrative staff driven out were crucial for maintaining operations.
A patient sitting in a hospital bed next to a table with a meal

Offering vegan food as default cuts hospital emissions by 22%

Sodexo UK and Ireland has announced the results of its latest effort to cut foodservice and catering emissions through plant-forward menus.

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