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plastic pollution
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WATCH: The search for plastics alternatives

As waste piles up, a number of companies are exploring alternatives to single-use plastics, experimenting with everything from mushroom packaging to advanced fibers to plastics-free grocery stores. But it may take serious legislative efforts to incentive adoption and slow the rise of the industry overall.

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Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle
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Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle

Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes, authorities said.

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Report says Indonesia 'land swap' plan puts forests at risk
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Report says Indonesia 'land swap' plan puts forests at risk

Researchers say a plan by the Indonesian government to give plantation companies new lands in exchange for restoring areas they destroyed could result in more tropical forests being cut down.

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US says snow-loving lynx no longer need special protection
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US says snow-loving lynx no longer need special protection

Wildlife officials say Canada lynx no longer need special protections in the United States following measures to preserve populations of the snow-loving wild cats.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Saudi Aramco flag with a skyscraper in background.

Saudi oil official’s role in climate science report raises conflict of interest concerns

four people on ice near icebergs during daytime.

Ocean salinity shifts are melting Antarctic sea ice faster, scientists find

Two soccer players collide mid-air as the ball bounces off one of their heads.

Vermont soccer club kicks toward a cleaner future

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Jellyfish floating in the ocean

Scientists call on UN to adopt bold ocean policies to combat climate and biodiversity threats

Green coral on a reef.

EU ocean protection plan draws fire for weak enforcement and lack of binding goals

Wildfire smoke in the distance with a forested hill in the foreground.

Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to choke U.S. cities as climate patterns worsen

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Image of Wind turbines, solar panels, and fossil fuel power plants.

How China raced ahead on clean energy while America clung to oil

Dakota Access Pipeline protesters hold signs and raise fists.

Greenpeace faces ruin after oil giant wins lawsuit rewriting Standing Rock history