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The race to build climate-resilient coral reefs

These innovations are speeding up the recovery of bleached corals.
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Court case on fate of Snake River dams, imperiled salmon postponed at least 45 more days

Parties to a lawsuit challenging the federal government over dams and salmon losses on the Snake River asked for more time to negotiate.
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Rivers are drowning in toxic sludge

Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix.
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Scientist urges more Vibrio awareness as risk moves north

Recent data finds that warming coastal waters from climate change impacts have resulted in Vibrio wound infections spreading north along the East Coast, and those with health issues are urged to immediately seek medical attention if exposed.
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Antarctica sea ice 2023

A look at how much less Antarctic sea ice there is this year

It’s winter in Antarctica, when sea ice cover typically grows. But this year’s sea ice is way behind, reaching record lows with implications for the planet.
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Miami is used to heat, but not like this

The county’s chief heat officer—the first in the world—strives to raise awareness about the dangers of heat, the leading weather-related killer in the U.S.

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Maryland shifts Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy

New research shows a need to focus mostly on many diffuse sources of pollution rather than single large sources such as wastewater treatment plants.

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