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For The First Time, A State Just Banned Neonicotinoids, A Pesticide Threatening Pollinators

Maryland became the first state to pass legislation banning a class of pesticide thought to be harmful to crucial pollinators.

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Oil Leak From Keystone Pipeline 89 Times Worse Than Originally Thought

Last week TransCanada said its Keystone pipeline leaked 187 gallons of oil. Now it says 16,800 gallons.

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The Scariest Part Of California’s Gas Leak Wasn’t Rashes And Bloody Noses. It’s What Happens Next.

Southern California’s natural gas leak has revealed problems in the state’s regulatory agencies, infrastructure, and politics. It doesn’t bode well for the rest of the world, either.

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Tigers Are Now Extinct In A Country Where They Used To Thrive

Tiger populations have been dwindling for a decades, but countries are taking action and it seems to be working.

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Treating Soil A Little Differently Could Help It Store A Huge Amount Of Carbon

A new study published in Nature suggests that the key to fighting climate change could be under our feet.

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A Tiny Island Territory Has An Ambitious Plan For Ocean Protection

A small chain of islands in the South Pacific has a big plan.

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Tesla’s Model 3 Is Already Shattering Expectations

Tesla has pulled off an Apple-style product launch with the stunning pre-sales success of its Model 3 electric car. Here's how they did it.

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Emails Show Regulator Tipping Off Anti-Renewable Governor’s Office

"He claimed that he was not coordinating with the governor's office to impact future decisions at the commission, and the emails show that he was."

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Almost Half Of Natural World Heritage Sites Are Threatened By Industry, New Report Says

Sub-Saharan Africa has the most World Heritage sites at risk, but even developed countries like the United States and Canada are harming some of their sites with development.

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6 Years After Coal Blast Killed 29, Former Coal Baron Heads To Jail For Workplace Safety Convictions

This is believed to be the first time a high-ranking corporate executive will see prison time for workplace safety convictions following an industrial accident.

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