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Record High Temperatures Across the Northern Hemisphere Come from Climate Change

This year has produced some of the highest temperatures the northern hemisphere has ever seen. The northern half of the globe has set record temperatures, experienced a plethora of wildfires, and seen several people die from the heat waves that are plaguing them. The worst part about it though is that it is entirely our […]

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Liver Cancer Death Rate on the Rise While Other Cancer Rates Decline

The mortality rate of cancer has declined over the years, which is a great sign of progress. Scientists have dedicated their lives to researching cancer, whether it be the best treatments, causes, and potential cures. On the other hand, liver cancer mortality rates are on the rise. It has gone up 43 percent since 2000, […]

Could Type 2 Diabetes Be Linked to Poor Air Pollution?

Today, we know of many contributing factors that can relate to type 2 diabetes, such as genetics and poor lifestyle choices. However, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has found significant research that air pollution emitted by cars and trucks may also be a cause. Air Pollution and Diabetes Research This research has […]

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Scientists Create Northern White Rhino Embryos to Save the Endangered Species

Endangered species are a large area of concern for wildlife conservationists. Loss of habitat, poaching, and diseases have reduced certain populations significantly, and scientists are hard at work to save them. Some of the species on the endangered list you might recognize are polar bears, Bornean orangutans, monarch butterflies, and bees. Another one that is […]

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The Gulf of Mexico Is Still Struggling After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill was disastrous in the moments directly after. The rig explosion killed 11 workers and started fires on top of the water. Under the surface, oil continued to spew from the well and it took weeks to cap it. This drastically affected the marine ecosystem. More than 150 endangered sea […]

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Climate Change and Invasive Species Harm Fisheries on the Gulf of Maine

Lovers of lobster, cod, clams, and other seafood items may see a decrease in how much they can buy in the coming years. The water in the Gulf of Maine, which normally produces millions of dollars worth of seafood each year, has warmed over the years. The green crab, an invasive species from Europe that […]

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4 Interesting Facts About the Summer Solstice

Today is the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere. It also marks the first official day of summer. This also means that the days after today will get shorter and shorter until the winter solstice in December. We are not thinking about that though. Instead, many are celebrating […]

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Meteorologists Unite on the Summer Solstice to Raise Awareness for Climate Change

Tomorrow, June 21st, is the summer solstice, and it is also the day over 100 meteorologists are uniting to raise awareness for climate change. Tune in to your local news to see if your meteorologist is showing their support. What are they doing to raise awareness? They will be sporting warming stripes on either their […]

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Adidas Sold 1 Million Environmentally Friendly Shoes Last Year

Last year, Adidas launched environmentally friendly shoes made almost entirely of plastic found in the oceans. Their campaign, Run for the Oceans, brought awareness to plastic pollution and how it affects ecosystems. They sold one million pairs of the upcycled plastic shoes last year, and are continuing to collaborate with Parley for the Oceans. This […]

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Researchers Find Microplastics and Chemicals in Antarctica

At the beginning of the year, researchers from Greenpeace set out to Antarctica, the supposed last place untouched by pollutants. They collected samples of the snow and water to test for microplastics and persistent, hazardous chemicals. They, of course, found pollutants in both the snow and water samples. We now know how much more serious […]

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