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Mangrove Forests Fight Climate Change—But Climate Change Is Fighting Back
Mangrove forests are among the planet's most resilient carbon sinks, storing vast amounts of climate-warming carbon while shielding coastlines from storm surge. But a new modeling study warns that accelerating climate change may finally push these ancient ecosystems past their breaking point. The trees that have endured tens of millions of years of harsh conditions could be undone in a fraction of that time.
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UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed
A loophole in the UK's electric vehicle mandate allowing greater sales of plug-in hybrids will result in an additional 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2030, according to new analysis. The finding has prompted climate campaigners to push back against industry calls for a second round of rule changes, warning that further weakening of the regulations would entrench higher emissions for years. The data underscores the real-world cost of policy concessions granted to automakers just last year.
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The ‘ghost dog’ of the Amazon reveals the value of intact forests
The short-eared dog, one of the Amazon's most elusive carnivores, is so rarely spotted in Bolivia that locals call it the "ghost dog." New research tracking the species reveals it depends almost exclusively on intact, undisturbed forest — making it a living indicator of ecosystem health. As deforestation accelerates across the Amazon, the ghost dog's presence or absence tells scientists exactly what's at stake.
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A New DC ‘Museum’ Raises Awareness About the Looming Consequences of Extreme Weather
A pop-up exhibit in Washington, D.C. invites visitors to confront an uncomfortable question: what would you grab if disaster forced you to flee your home? Curated by Hurricane survivor and artist Sam Hartman, the Climate Action Campaign's installation uses deeply personal objects to put a human face on the abstract threat of extreme weather. The goal is to translate climate statistics into emotional reality — making the stakes of inaction impossible to ignore.
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Federal agency to open tens of thousands of acres of Colorado wilderness to oil drilling
Colorado is on the verge of its largest public land sale in modern history, with a federal agency moving to open tens of thousands of wilderness acres to oil drilling. The decision puts critical wildlife habitat, endangered species, and recreational areas directly in the crosshairs of energy development. Conservation advocates warn the long-term environmental cost could far outweigh any short-term resource gains.
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