News: Earth & Climate — Environmental Policy
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| 1 | Feb. 10, 2026 Methane levels in Earth's atmosphere surged faster than ever in the early 2020s, and scientists say the reason was a surprising mix of chemistry and climate. A temporary slowdown in the ... | |
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| 5 | Feb. 8, 2026 Pumas returning to Patagonia have begun hunting mainland penguins that evolved without land predators. Scientists estimate that more than 7,000 adult penguins were killed in just four years, many of ... | |
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| 9 | Feb. 6, 2026 A new study reveals that chemicals used to replace ozone-damaging CFCs are now driving a surge in a persistent "forever chemical" worldwide. The pollutant, called trifluoroacetic acid, is falling ... | |
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| 13 | Feb. 9, 2026 Forests around the world are quietly transforming, and not for the better. A massive global analysis of more than 31,000 tree species reveals that forests are becoming more uniform, increasingly ... | |
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| 1 | 17 | Jan. 29, 2026 Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can ... |
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| 5 | 21 | Jan. 25, 2026 After analyzing 40 years of tree records across the Andes and Amazon, researchers found that climate change is reshaping tropical forests in uneven ways. Some regions are steadily losing tree ... |
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| 61 | 77 | Nov. 8, 2025 A new study shows that the Southern Ocean releases far more carbon dioxide in winter than once thought. By combining laser satellite data with AI analysis, scientists managed to "see" through the ... |
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| 65 | Nov. 2, 2025 Bamboo tissue paper, often marketed as an eco-friendly alternative, may not be as green as consumers think. Researchers at NC State University found that while bamboo fibers themselves are not more ... | |
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| 83 | - [Methane Spiked After 2020 and the Cause Was Unexpected](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260210082917.htm) | |
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| 69 | Oct. 27, 2025 Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This tectonic shift reduced volcanic carbon emissions, expanded shallow seas, and ... | |
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| 87 | - [Pumas Are Back in Patagonia and Penguins Are Paying the Price](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260207232246.htm) | |
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| 73 | Oct. 27, 2025 Extinction rates are not spiraling upward as many believe, according to a large-scale study analyzing 500 years of data. Researchers found that species losses peaked about a century ago and have ... | |
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| 91 | - [An Invisible Chemical Rain Is Falling Across the Planet](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206020847.htm) | |
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| 77 | Oct. 23, 2025 Sea levels are rising faster than at any time in 4,000 years, scientists report, with China's major coastal cities at particular risk. The rapid increase is driven by warming oceans and melting ... | |
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| 95 | - [Forests Are Changing Fast and Scientists Are Deeply Concerned](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208233836.htm) | |
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| 81 | 97 | ### Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
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| 83 | 99 | - [Tiny Mammals Are Sending Warning Signs Scientists Can Finally Read](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075328.htm) |
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| 85 | 101 | ### Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| 143 | 159 | - [Scientists Just Found a Surprising Twist in Earth's Extinction Story](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027023751.htm) |
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| 145 | 161 | ### Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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| 147 | 163 | - [China's Coastal Cities Are Sinking as Seas Rise at Record Speed](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031627.htm) |
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| 149 | ### Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | |
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| 151 | - [Earth Has Hit Its First Climate Tipping Point, Scientists Warn](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251029002920.htm) | |
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| 153 | 165 | ### Monday, October 13, 2025 |
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| 155 | 167 | - [Earth's Climate Just Crossed a Line We Can't Ignore](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040325.htm) |
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| 157 | 169 | ### Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
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| 384 | 396 | - [Thousands of Animal Species Threatened by Climate Change](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121142.htm) |
| 385 | 397 | - [Surprise Baby Whale Sightings Reveal There's Still Much to Learn About Humpbacks](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520012829.htm) |
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| 387 | 399 | ### Monday, May 19, 2025 |
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| 389 | 401 | - [Bees Facing New Threats, Putting Our Survival and Theirs at Risk](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204644.htm) |
| 390 | - [Investment Risk for Energy Infrastructure Construction Is Highest for Nuclear Power Plants, Lowest for Solar](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204507.htm) | |
| 391 | - [Cover Crops May Not Be Solution for Both Crop Yield, Carbon Sequestration](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131556.htm) | |
| 392 | - [Nimble Dimples: Agile Underwater Vehicles Inspired by Golf Balls](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm) |