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Polar Bears Still Under Water In The Thawing Arctic

Polar bears live on the sea ice and are still struggling to hang on as their icy Arctic world melts all around them.

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Native Plants: Adapt Or Perish As Climate Changes

Native plants are having a tough time adapting as the climate warms around the world, but some plants are better than others at it….

Urban garden with diverse plants and pollinators enhancing local biodiversity

How Urban Gardens Support Local Biodiversity

Urban gardens play a crucial role in boosting local biodiversity sustainably. Learn how these green spaces benefit ecosystems and enhance community engagement.

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The Greening of Antarctica

As Antarctica warms due to climate change, an unexpected phenomenon is occurring: the “greening” of the continent.

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Leaking Lights Mean Toxic Classrooms

EPA tests have revealed that schoolchildren in New York City, Massachusetts, Oregon and North Dakota have been exposed to dangerous levels of PCBs via leaking lighting fixtures.

Ending Human Pesticide Experiments

Until now, pesticide experiments on humans have been allowed, including experiments that sound one small step removed from legalized torture.

Semana del 23/1/11

Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué se está haciendo para ayudar a que se repongan las poblaciones de peces del océano después de tanta pesca excesiva? ¿Se están poniendo de acuerdo las naciones acerca de esto o en alguna otra manera?

Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué se está haciendo para “ecologizar” el mundo de deportes profesionales? Sé que los últimos dos Juegos Olímpicos ambos hicieron un esfuerzo en esa dirección, pero, han habido otros?

Environmental Health

Dear EarthTalk: Aren’t environmental issues primarily about health? Detractors like to trivialize environmentalists as “tree huggers,” but the bottom line is that pollution makes us sick, right? Wouldn’t people care more if they had a better understanding of that?

Tax Incentives

Dear EarthTalk: A number of federal energy efficiency related tax incentives expired at the end of 2010. Will any such programs remain in force and if not, are there other ways to save money on green upgrades?

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