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These bird species are most likely to contaminate our fruits and veggies
A sweeping new study dissects how pathogens get passed on from bird poop to farms to food.
Nutrient-rich fish are thriving in a coral graveyard off the coast of Africa
Protecting Seychelles' reefs is about human health as well as biodiversity.
There’s something in the water at Pearl Harbor—and it’s making kids sick
A Task & Purpose investigation shows military officials were slow to act after families living on base reported potential contamination.
Boaty McBoatface’s new mission is more serious than its name
The submersible is accompanied by other underwater robots as it heads off into the cold, dark underbelly of the Thwaites Glacier.
Climate doom movies like ‘Don’t Look Up’ could be more powerful than they seem
The first step in taking meaningful action is taking care of yourself.
Here’s exactly how wildfires are polluting our air
Western states face a double whammy of extreme ozone and fine particulate matter levels.
Climate change disasters cost the world over $100 billion this year
The people affected by expensive climate disasters are often among the most vulnerable.
Colorado just saw its most destructive wildfire ever—in the middle of winter
More people in increasingly risky zones can make for scary consequences.
4 sustainable New Year’s resolutions to set in 2022
Conscious purchasing and investing practices have never been more important.
Fires can help forests hold onto carbon—if they’re set the right way
Wildfires can turn forests into greenhouse gas emitters, but a return to regular burn cycles could change that.