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A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

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The world's rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says

Part of the reason for the dry spell comes from the fact that glaciers that feed rivers in many countries suffered the largest loss of mass in the last five decades.
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Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides

The state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal.
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'Lights out, Texas!' | Experts warn people to turn off their lights to help birds fly through the state

Audubon Texas is promoting their 'Lights out, Texas' initiative to protect migratory birds as they move through Texas.
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Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry

Texas has seen a record number of chronic wasting disease cases in 2024. It's looking for new ways to contain the spread without driving breeders out of business.
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Is it worth crying over spilled Cheetos? Absolutely, say rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Some litter at a national park may seem inconsequential, but for the fragile ecosystem in the caverns, it's a major disruption.
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The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

The area south of St. Louis has been hit especially hard, mirroring low-water concerns that began around this same time of year in both 2022 and 2023.
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Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

The highest camp at South Col is littered with garbage that will take years to clean up.
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Supreme Court halts enforcement of the EPA's plan to limit downwind pollution from power plants

The regulation will remain on hold while the federal appeals court in Washington considers a challenge to the plan from industry and Republican-led states.
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Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport

Environmental group Just Stop Oil posted video of someone cutting through a security fence and a clip of the women using a fire extinguisher to spray orange paint.
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A poisoned view: A tale of toxins, neighbors and community outrage in an upscale Maine community

“Anybody dumb enough to poison trees right next to the ocean should be prosecuted, as far as I’m concerned,” one resident of the seaside town said.
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Joro spiders are back in the news. Here's what the experts really think about them

Many researchers think it's only a matter of time before the large, brightly colored spiders spread to much of the continental U.S.