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Arrival of Jumping Worms Suggests California Might Be Experiencing the Apocalypse

A particularly unsettling invasive species

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Green Spaces Have Become Big Business in Scotland

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The Key to Cheaper Energy Bills Might Be ... Better Wind Forecasting?

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Skeleton of "Jurassic Park" Inspiration Sells for Blockbuster Price at Auction

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These States Are in For an Alarmingly Hot Summer

A new government report suggests 203 counties across 14 states are due for "extremely hot days" starting this month

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What's It Like to Experience a Global Extinction? These Dinosaurs Found Out.

A harrowing time for countless species

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Music Fans Are More Concerned About Climate Change Than Other People

A new study takes an insightful look at where music and the environment converge

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