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December 17, 2023

New Plant Hardiness Map Confirms Gardener Suspicions That the U.S. Has Gotten Warmer

For growing flowers and fruits, temperature is critical. The coldest night of each year determines the survival of perennial plants, those that pop up again every year. Meanwhile hot summer days can cause fruit to spoil while early thaws can allow flowers to spring too early.

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December 16, 2023

Brazil Pledges $204 Million To Restore Damaged Woodland in the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon is considered the most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world.

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December 13, 2023

Incredible Winners of the 2023 Environmental Photographer of the Year Highlight Our Planet’s Climate Struggles

Thousands of photographers submitted their images to the 2023 Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY)

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December 3, 2023

Kenya Celebrates Its First National Tree Planting Holiday by Planting 100 Million Seedlings

While small actions can help fight global warming, the best efforts are those coordinated on a larger scale with support from the government. A great example of this has taken place in Kenya, where they just celebrated their first National Tree Planting Day on November 13. Like the name suggests, this special holiday aimed to bring all Kenyans together in planting 100 million trees.

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November 28, 2023

Portugal Ran on 100% Renewable Energy for Six Days in a Row

Thanks to its unique geography, Portugal can truly benefit from renewable energy.

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November 15, 2023

Cristina Mittermeier on the Environmental Trials and Tribulations of Antarctica [Interview]

Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to the protection of the natural world.

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November 7, 2023

Eye-Opening Infographic Reveals the Yearly Cost of Taking a Shower Around the World

Taking a shower is a routine part of life. For some, it is a relaxing activity; for others, it is a brisk way to start the day. But have you ever thought of how much it costs? QS Supplies, a UK-based bathroom furnishing provider, set out to find the yearly price of taking a warm shower around the world.

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October 26, 2023

New Report Finds the World Shift To Clean Energy Is “Unstoppable”

From solar panels to electric cars, clean energy has become a bigger part of our lives in recent years.

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October 26, 2023

Earth Is at a “Tipping Point” as Study Shows Its “Vital Signs” Are at a Critical Level

A new climate report has been published by scientists, and, unfortunately, the outlook isn't good.

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October 5, 2023

Lahaina Banyan Tree Has Sprouted New Leaves Since the Devastating Maui Wildfires

After the devastating fires that hit Maui a couple of months ago, one of the biggest questions regarding the community’s cultural heritage was whether Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree would survive. The storied tree, which was first planted in 1873, was severely burned during the wildfires. Now, the arborists working on the tree have shared some uplifting updates. According to those working on the tree, it has sprouted new leaves, raising hopes about its future.

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