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A Landmark International Agreement to Halt Wildlife Trafficking Is Just the Beginning
The London Declaration could mark a pivotal turning point in ending the illicit global trade of endangered wildlife
Quit Your Whining—For the U.S., January Wasn’t That Cold
The East may be freezing, but above-average temperatures throughout the West made this January just about normal
To Drill Or Not to Drill—Debate Over Offshore Testing and Drilling in the Atlantic
The pros and cons of seismic exploration in the Atlantic
Rethinking Our Risky Reliance on Rare Earth Metals
Our reliance on rare earth minerals, used in everything from smartphones to clean tech, is leaving us exposed to future risks.
November Was Cold, But the Climate Keeps Warming
The U.S. has seen more record cold days than record warm days this year. But globally, the climate is still changing—and it’s not getting cooler.
From Forests to Fossil Fuels: U.S. Energy Consumption Since 1776
More than 200 years of U.S. energy statistics show the dominance of fossil fuels like oil and coal. Will the trend change in the future?
The Scariest Environmental Fact in the World
China is burning almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined. We won’t solve global warming until that changes
2012 Was the Hottest Year in U.S. History. And Yes — It’s Climate Change
Last year was the hottest ever for the continental U.S. — and it wasn’t even close. Just in case you needed more evidence that the climate really is changing
The War on Coal Is Being Won in the U.S., but the Real Battle Is Overseas
A new report predicts that up to 1,200 new coal plants could be built around the world. Why that would be game over for the climate