A massive project headed by Elon Musk in Memphis, Tenn., to power AI has moved at breakneck speed. But it’s stirring controversy around pollution emissions. The EPA says it’s looking into it.
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Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?
Governments and industries are pouring billions of dollars into so-called “regenerative agriculture.” But while scientists say some of these farming practices do reduce planet heating pollution, for others the science is less clear.
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These bakers want to make your bread tastier — with climate-resilient wheat
A team of scientists and bakers in the Pacific Northwest is searching for ways to make whole wheat bread resilient to a warming world — and more delicious.
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California farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate change
Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don’t require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming state.
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Cabernet is the most popular red wine in the U.S. Can it endure climate change?
Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment.
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Humpback whales make custom fishing nets – out of bubbles
To target the tiny prey they depend on, humpbacks have developed a way of trapping them with nets made out of bubbles. A new study shows exactly how they do it.
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Pope Francis and Indonesia’s top imam make a joint call for religious harmony
The pope’s meeting with the Muslim leader in Jakarta comes during the first leg of an intense 11-day, four-nation tour in Asia and Oceania.
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A photographer captures life in America’s last remaining old-growth forests
From salamanders and salmon to bears and mountain lions, David Herasimtschuk’s images illustrate not only the beauty of the forests and their creatures but the symbiotic relationships that are vital to the forests’ health and the planet’s welfare.
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Too hot for trout: Why some anglers are rethinking their approach to fly fishing
As Western Montana’s blue-ribbon trout waters warm due to climate change, anglers are increasingly wrestling with the ethics of their sport.
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Climate activists rally around Harris, seeing a chance to build on Biden’s record
Kamala Harris has long voiced support for action on climate change, during her career in California and as vice president. Environmentalists hope that background signals she’d take major steps if elected.
