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It’s Taking Less CO2 Than Expected To Cause Health Risks In Astronauts

NASA has observed CO2-related health impacts on International Space Station astronauts at much lower CO2 levels than expected. We talked with NASA about why that matters.

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Congress Introduces Resolutions To Kill The Clean Power Plan

Both the House and the Senate will consider resolutions of disapproval that would counteract the EPA's ambitious climate initiative.

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How Washington Transformed Its Dying Oyster Industry Into A Climate Success Story

Ten years after ocean acidification nearly broke the Pacific shellfish industry, the region is leading the world in both science and policy. What can we learn from Washington's success story?

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A Global Agreement On Climate Change Likely Won’t Include Carbon Pricing

Is carbon pricing "inevitable?"

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An Inside Look At The U.N. Climate Negotiations In Bonn

The countdown to the Paris climate talks has begun.

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Why This Republican Senator Just Came Out In Support Of Obama’s Climate Rule

Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) became the first GOP senator to support Obama's Clean Power Plan.

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Exclusive: Elevated CO2 Levels Directly Affect Human Cognition, New Harvard Study Shows

A seminal new Harvard study finds that CO2 has a direct, negative impact on human cognition at levels you and your children experience now. We explain how these findings are a game-changer for both public health and climate policy.

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American Pediatricians: Climate Change Poses Health And Safety Risks To Children

"Healthy children need a healthy climate," said Dr. Samantha Ahdoot, said the report’s lead author. "Climate change threatens the health, safety, and security of all children."

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A New Way To Protect Animals With Dwindling Populations

The Endangered Species Act has had some major successes, but it could be more effective at keeping populations healthy enough that species don't end up listed as "endangered."

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The ‘Strongest Hurricane’ In History Is Heading Towards Mexico

The hurricane is expected to hit the west coast of Mexico on Friday evening.

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