The 10 ugliest states in America
You might be surprised which states travelers quietly complain about once they leave the postcard routes behind. When people…
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‘Your cities are 90% air-conditioned’: Paris official blames U.S. for deadly heat
When Audrey Pulvar, Paris’s deputy mayor for international relations, posted her Instagram message over the weekend, she was not…
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As heatwaves intensify, Europe’s different relationship with air conditioning draws American attention.
The air-conditioning debate started as a joke and then ran straight into a record-breaking European heatwave. The phrase was…
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California’s plastic packaging law faces lawsuit from 17 states
A plastic wrapper has become the latest front in America’s fight over power, prices, and pollution. California’s sweeping packaging…
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Chicago powers all city-owned facilities with 100% clean energy in major climate milestone
Chicago’s clean-energy breakthrough is not sitting on a rooftop where everyone can see it. It is hiding in plain…
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12 global examples of countries prioritizing sustainability over resource extraction
Fossil fuel revenues built nations. They also broke them. The 20th century ran on extraction: coal seams were gutted…
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11 ways the most vulnerable are paying the highest price for climate change
Climate change is often described in headlines as a planetary threat, but for millions, it’s a deeply personal injustice….
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12 major fault lines that could shape America’s next big earthquake
Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable natural disasters, but scientists know where many of the greatest risks lie. According…
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12 U.S. cities with the most challenging weather for residents
When the sky turns against you, even the simplest errand can feel like an epic battle. Some cities seem…
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10 American states bracing for an unusually intense drought season right now
Think the weather’s been a bit weird lately? Well, you aren’t imagining it; Virginia Tech News reports that more…
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12 environmental blind spots that deserve more attention
Ever thought the environment was just about melting ice caps and climate disasters? Think again. Some of the most…
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12 reasons states are releasing millions of fish into waterways
A fishing spot can look perfectly wild until a hatchery truck rolls up and turns nature into a delivery…
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Are men to blame for climate change more than anyone wants to admit?
The climate story doesn’t start with a smokestack. Sometimes, it starts with a steak sizzling on a grill, a…
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I Never Thought Much About Jackals Until I Learned Why They Matter
As ecosystems shift and human landscapes expand, jackals emerge as a striking example of adaptability across continents. World Jackal…
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The Cutest Endangered Animal You’ve Never Heard Of: Meet the Pygmy Hippo
Discover the secret life of the endangered pygmy hippo—from its rainforest home and nocturnal habits to the threats it faces—and how Pygmy Hippo Day on April 8 can help save the species.
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Not a Confidence Problem: 12 Overlooked Biases That Silence Smart Voices
Most discussions about quiet people collapse into a single diagnosis: they lack confidence. That explanation is convenient, but it…
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14 U.S. states most likely to withstand a global climate crisis
A 2025 analysis by Climate Central found that some parts of the United States face up to four times…
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12 everyday items that should never go in your recycling bin
You might think you’re doing your part to help the environment by tossing recyclables into the bin, but did…
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Why the Science on Microplastics in the Human Body Isn’t Fully Settled: New Evidence Illustrates
For the better part of three years, the world has lived under a terrifying new medical dogma: that our…
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Saving Nature for the Next Generation: The Battle for a Livable Planet
When most of the world’s wildlife disappears within a single lifetime, it forces a reckoning with what we’ve normalized….
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What Travelers Should Know Before Booking a Polar Bear Tour
As shrinking sea ice drives more polar bears onto land and Arctic tourism expands, the ethics of wildlife encounters…
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The best times to visit Yosemite without chasing Firefall
When a park becomes famous for a single fleeting moment, it’s easy to forget how many unforgettable ones happen…
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10 ideal locations Americans can best adapt to heat and drought
As the summer sun scorches cities from Phoenix to Miami, and once‑cool northern towns wake to record highs, many…
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Why zebras resisted domestication despite human effort
After centuries of sustained effort, zebras remain evidence that domestication depends less on human ambition than on evolutionary compatibility….
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Who really profits from clean energy right now
As clean energy investment accelerates into the trillions, its profits are concentrating among utilities, corporations, and investors long before…
