Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
A forgotton collection of baleen helped Smithsonian scientist discover evidence of the stress caused by a resumption of whaling.
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Biden administration approves nation’s 10th offshore wind farm
An offshore wind farm approved off the Maryland coast marks the half-way point for reaching the president’s goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030
How coal mining harms the environment
Coal mining harms our lands, waters, and wildlife even before burning contributes to coal air pollution and climate change
NEW REPORT: Analysis finds bag bans effective at reducing plastic waste, litter
Plastic Bag Bans Work, a new report released Thursday by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, estimates that, on average, plastic bag bans similar to those studied can eliminate almost 300 single-use plastic bags per person, per year.
Local elected officials voice support for Walmart to go solar
Local elected officials across the country are adding their names to a letter urging Walmart to install rooftop solar on all its stores by 2035
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Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
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Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
Reconnecting Nature
New Life for the Ocean
Journey Through the Tongass
Lead in schools’ water
