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We Got Boosting Superpowers

And we’re ready to take on our responsibilities

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The New Climate.

We May Have Crossed the Dryland Self-Expansion Tipping Point

The growing threat of self-propagating drylands has implications for ecosystems and humans — yet there remains a chance to turn this…

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The New Climate.

Congratulations, We Found Something Worse Than Fossil Fuel Emissions

Canada’s record-breaking wildfires have now surpassed fossil fuels in carbon emissions, signaling a dangerous new climate chapter.

Aug 29

Congratulations, We Found Something Worse Than Fossil Fuel Emissions

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When The Earth Turns into a Big Snowball

The Earth once froze completely, and the story behind it is a story of ice and fire… and some ice cubes!

Aug 26

Artist’s rendition of a fully-frozen Snowball Earth with no remaining liquid surface water

Aug 26

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For Real, Did Megalodon Go Extinct?

Why and how did these impressive creatures disappear from the Earth

Aug 21

Close-up view of a great white shark swimming in clear blue water. The shark’s wide head, sharp teeth, and streamlined body are visible as it moves through the ocean, with a slightly curved mouth and dark eyes

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The Environment

Taking the Easy Route in Saving the World

How Protecting a Small Fraction of Land Can Prevent Mass Extinctions and Preserve Our Planet’s Future

Aug 13

Three children lying on pavement with a large chalk drawing of the Earth, each with one hand touching the map, symbolizing their connection to and care for the planet. Brightly colored chalks are scattered nearby, adding a playful and creative touch to the scene

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The New Climate.

Not All Forest Regeneration Efforts Are Created Equal

How Regeneration Patterns Shape the Future of Our Forests and Their Carbon Storage Potential

Aug 9

A group of people, including children and adults, are planting young saplings in a forest, participating in a tree-planting activity. The scene is set in an autumn forest, with leaves on the ground and trees in the background. The individuals are focused on the task, each carefully placing a sapling into the soil, contributing to forest regeneration efforts

Aug 9

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The New Climate.

The Unexpected Heroes in Methane Removal

Microbes living in tree bark are quietly combating climate change.

Aug 2

Three-panel illustration depicting close-up views of tree bark with superimposed illustrations of microbes. The left and right panels show tree bark with cartoon microbes, while the center panel features a magnifying glass focusing on microbial activity on tree bark, emphasizing the role of these microbes in methane removal from the atmosphere

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Pollution

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Pollution

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