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How animals can help fight climate change
It's widely known that humans' use of fossil fuels has contributed to the increase of planet-warming greenhouse gases. But animals might hold a key in combating climate change. Researchers on ...CBS News - 4d -
Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told
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Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
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The one change that worked: I found an escape from online life by swapping my home office for the library
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USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down
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Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk
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Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites
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How to grow your home equity in 2025
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