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There’s a complicated gap between our values and what we actually eat, research shows

A large-scale study of food orders at German university cafeterias suggests that climate, health and animal welfare labels aren’t enough to produce long-term shifts in purchasing behavior.
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A rising sea and the toxic tides that could be unleashed

There's been progress in cleaning up L.A.’s ports, but they remain the region’s biggest polluter — and residents feel it most acutely.
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‘Nature-based’ solutions could save insurers and policyholders billions

Wetland restoration and wildfire prevention can drive down insurers’ costs and skyrocketing premiums, a new study shows.

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More states offer students a way to show their climate literacy

More than 1,200 Colorado students have graduated with a seal demonstrating their climate awareness. The idea is spreading to other states.

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Podcast: Is this the coolest year for the rest of our lives?

In this episode of The Great Simplification, climate scientist Zeke Hausfather breaks down the numbers and metrics within climate science, and translates what they will actually feel like for humanity.

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Intense heat puts births in jeopardy, United Nations tells Fiji talks

Extreme heat is increasingly linked to problems such as premature births or underweight babies, the UN climate chief warned on Monday as Fiji hosted talks ahead of a major summit.

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Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won't be the last

Researchers have known for decades how to prevent and treat heat illness, but a patchwork of policies has left players like Matthew Mayich at risk.
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Climate disasters driving child marriage, violence and teen pregnancy, major study finds

The new research looks at climate data from more than 50 countries over the past three decades, alongside a survey of 5,000 girls, in-depth interviews, and focus groups.

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Video: How does climate change affect biodiversity?

Polar bears disappear as sea ice melts, forests face drought, and bees are finding less food. Climate change is causing biodiversity to fall and disrupting ecosystems worldwide.
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Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protections

Indigenous and environmental groups in Brazil are worried about the country's recent election results.
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Opinion: I used to believe climate change was a hoax

My experience shows why local politicians need to push back against climate denialism.

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