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On Antarctica's Vega Island, a grinning skull is the face of climate change

Satellite imagery recently captured a dramatic view of shrinking glaciers and snow cover on the remote island.
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This year, we met people rekindling climate hope with perseverance and innovation

From a 'happiness farmer' to dauntless vets, we look back at some of our favorite climate stories of 2022.
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This nearly lost ancient grain tradition could be the future of farming

A past global staple you've never heard of, maslins are poised for a comeback.
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Southern Spain’s ‘Sea of Plastic’ may actually cool the local climate

The key to Almería’s fruit and veg boom has been cloudless skies, accessible groundwater, and plastic. Lots and lots of plastic.

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How a rebellion planted seeds of revival in rural Mexico

How a rebellion planted seeds of revival in rural Mexico

In 2011, the women of Cherán led a revolt against illegal logging and corruption. Today, the forests are coming back, and the Indigenous community is returning to its roots.
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In the Andes, bright colors tell the dark story of a dying lake

Bolivia's Lake Uru Uru faces an uncertain future: a growing city, toxic runoff, and drought worsened by climate change.
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What can 26,000 snakes teach us about climate change?

Oregon State University's massive collection is helping researchers learn how animals adapt to changing environments.
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