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invasive phragmites is here to stay
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For better or worse, invasive phragmites is here to stay

Few phenomena of the past century have altered the landscape and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, experts say, as much as the invasion of a straw-like saltmarsh weed from the opposite side of the world.

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sustainable agriculture
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How can nature-killing agriculture be more sustainable?

The farming system that feeds the world is the biggest killer of biodiversity. It does so by destroying habitats, overusing fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and creating vast monocultures. But there are solutions.
Syngenta paraquat link to Parkinson's disease
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Secret files suggest chemical giant feared weedkiller’s link to Parkinson’s disease

Cache of documents seen by Guardian detail effort to refute scientific research into paraquat and derail nomination of key EPA adviser.

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Republican congressmen push for environmental impact study on cannabis
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Republican congressmen push for environmental impact study on cannabis

Two GOP congressmen have issued a letter to four major cabinet heads urging lawmakers to study the environmental impacts of growing cannabis before Congress continues to discuss legalization initiatives.
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How to plan a sustainable diving holiday
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How to plan a sustainable diving holiday

As the scuba phrase goes, “take only pictures and leave only bubbles”—a mantra to keep coral reefs healthy.
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Monarch butterflies are officially endangered
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Monarch butterflies are officially endangered

Renowned for their impressive migrations of more than 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles) over several generations, the monarch decline is driven by habitat loss, herbicide and pesticide use, logging at overwintering sites in Mexico, urban development and drought.

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What the insect crisis means for food, farming—and humanity
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What the insect crisis means for food, farming—and humanity

Journalist and author Oliver Milman discusses the findings of his new book, how declining pollinator populations could harm vulnerable communities, and the most promising solutions.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Metal container with H2 Hydrogen written on the side.

Biden administration finalizes rules for hydrogen subsidy program

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Vermont judge rejects oil companies' bid to dismiss climate case

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Trump's advisers push to reshape U.S. climate report

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Op-ed: The real scam — rail against renewables, run away with factories

People advocating against the US hydrogen hub build out

Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

CLIMATE
Oil export facility with ships in the foreground

Major oil hubs could face devastation from rising seas