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Climate change likely to uproot more Amazon trees
Tropical forests are crucial for sucking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But they're also subject to intense storms that can cause 'windthrow' --...
Humans impact wolf packs in national parks
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Glassy and reactive: Plants are more dynamic than you think
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Bees exposed to common weedkiller via wildflower nectar
Bees may be at risk from exposure to glyphosate -- an active ingredient in some of the EU's most commonly used weedkillers -- via...
Blowing bubbles among echidna’s tricks to beat the heat
Research into how echidnas might respond to a warming climate has found clever techniques used by the animal to cope with heat, including blowing...
Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change
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Climate conundrum: Study finds ants aren’t altering behavior in rising temperatures
A new study finds that ants are not adjusting their behavior in response to warming temperatures, persisting in sub-optimal microhabitats even when optimal ones...
20,000 premature US deaths caused by human-ignited fires each year
A new study shows that smoke particles from human-lit fires are responsible for over 80% of smoke-related deaths each year. The study shows that...
Bilingual kids could lead in ocean environmental action
Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study suggests.
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