Microplastics are confusing bees and threatening ecosystems
Plastic pollution isn't just bad for whales and turtles. New research suggests microplastics are also harming bees' ability to forage and pollinate.
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The new threats facing the sequoia forests of the Sierra Nevada
The places endangered species call home could lose vital protections
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Diverse industries support ENERGY STAR program
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Tax credit for energy efficient-homes spurred construction of nearly 350,000 homes in 2024
U.S. adds record amount of battery energy storage in first three months of 2025
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Ten of the most endangered species in America
Many animal species across the U.S. are in danger of vanishing forever. Here’s what you can do to help.
Investments in renewable energy and efficiency outpace fossil fuels
In 2025, global investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency will top investments in fossil fuels, per a new report.
South Dakota, an unexpected leader in renewable energy
South Dakota quietly built one of the cleanest energy portfolios in the country, helping redefine what clean power looks like.
Have you met these five native bees?
Honeybees may get all the credit, but these five unique native bees also play a vital role in pollination and agriculture.
Arctic “special areas” deserve protection from drilling
There’s important wildlife habitat in the Western Arctic, also called the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). 13 million acres could lose protection
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