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Tree loss increases in crucial tropical forests

The pace of deforestation increased 10 percent in 2022, but there are signs the trajectory may change for the better in the near future.

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Conflicting data: How fast is the world losing its forests?

The latest UN report on climate says reducing deforestation is crucial to slowing global warming. But researchers must first reconcile two contradictory sets of statistics on tree loss in order to determine whether promises made by nations to protect and restore forests are on target.

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Evangelical churches in Indiana turn to solar and sustainability as an expression of faith

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Solar tax credit trading brings clean energy to underserved communities — but faces political risk

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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NRC denies full hearing on Palisades nuclear restart challenge

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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