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Making biofuels from crops grown on land poses trade-offs between food and fuel. A new study looks offshore.
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To increase renewable energy use, the Biden administration wants the US to go from seven offshore wind turbines today to…
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A new review of the status of African elephants finds scientific grounds for dividing them into two species, and reports…
Aquaculture is a growing source of healthy protein for millions of people around the world, but there are big differences…
CEOs, including at oil companies and airlines, are making net-zero pledges while planning to still produce carbon emissions…
Looking for a new gardening challenge? Turning your yard into an insect-friendly oasis could mean less work and more nature…
Misunderstanding disaster warnings can have catastrophic consequences. New research shows how easily modern emergency communications…
Cow burps and farts are no joke – they're a big factor in climate change. A new study shows that daily seaweed supplements…
With the onset of spring come thunderstorms, and sometimes tornadoes. Learn how these systems form and why night tornadoes…
One of the largest groups of 17-year cicadas, Brood X, last emerged from underground in 2004. The next generation will arrive…
Recent studies also suggest that climate change is driving pollen counts upward. That could result in greater human susceptibility…
It's possible to feed the world's 7.8 billion people with more environmentally friendly farming practices. Here's…
On the 10th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, two experts explain why human choices are more important to nuclear…
Wind turbines in cold areas typically include methods for removing and repelling ice, but those methods can waste energy.…
Trees and shrubs in cold-weather climates rely on certain signals, such as temperature and light, to know when to leaf out…