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Endangered Butterfly Benefits From Hurricanes

Aug 29, 2025 09:01AM

Hurricanes help Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies by promoting new growth of key host plants, boosting a once-dwindling population.

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Coral Care: Reefs to Get Their Day in Court

Aug 16, 2019 12:13AM

To fight the rapid decline of coral species, the Center for Biological Diversity is filing a lawsuit seeking protective action by the federal government under the Endangered Species Act.

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Hot Topic: Farmers Responding to Climate Change

Aug 16, 2019 12:13AM

Interest in regenerative agriculture, which stores more carbon dioxide in the soil, is growing so fast that 250 soil health bills have been introduced in legislative bodies in the last two years.

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Action Alert: Greenhouse Gases Hit Landmark

Jun 28, 2019 12:38PM

When carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit the highest levels ever recorded in human history in May, the networks’ nightly news devoted less than two minutes to climate change versus almost 18 minutes to the birth of the royal baby.

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Alarm Sounded: Ireland Declares Climate Emergency

Jun 28, 2019 12:38PM

Following the UK governments of Wales and Scotland, the Republic of Ireland has declared a climate emergency that may lead to limits on oil and gas exploration and other measures.

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Action Alert: Banish Toxic Air in Plane Cabins

Jun 04, 2019 08:29PM

The Cabin Air Safety Act seeks to protect airline passengers and crew from toxic fumes that can occur when engine exhaust, fuel fumes, de-icing fluids or ozone is sucked through jet engines into the aircraft cabin.

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Find a Green Space and Make a Friend: Outdoor Colors Increase Trust and Happiness

May 31, 2019 11:47AM

Green spaces and colorful design elements like rainbow-painted crosswalks in a Vancouver, Canada neighborhood made people happier and more trusting of strangers.

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On the Brink: Monarchs Need Species Protections

Apr 30, 2019 11:46AM

Being listed as part of the Endangered Species Act would protect monarch butterflies, the numbers of which have plunged by roughly 97 percent in 20 years.

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Support Citizen Action Against Plastics

Mar 29, 2019 11:54AM

The Sierra Club is organizing a campaign to encourage corporations from participating in the Plastic Industry Association, which has been funding local campaigns that attempt to ban single-use plastic.

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