Coral levels in some parts of the Great Barrier Reef are at the highest in 36 years
While higher water temperatures led to a coral bleaching event in some areas in March, the temperatures did not climb high enough to kill the coral, according to the Australian government.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
NPR News: Death toll of northern California's Mckinney Fire reaches 4
Death toll of northern California's Mckinney Fire reaches 4
The death toll in the McKinney Fire in northern California is now at four with authorities warning it could rise as firefighters across the baking West battle extreme heat and erratic winds.
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The death toll in the McKinney Fire in northern California is now at four with authorities warning it could rise as firefighters across the baking West battle extreme heat and erratic winds.
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NPR News: Building wildfire-resistant homes can be affordable, new study shows
Building wildfire-resistant homes can be affordable, new study shows
Many communities are still rebuilding after wildfires in recent years, but few states require homes to be built with wildfire-resistant materials. A new study shows it's not as expensive as some say.
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Many communities are still rebuilding after wildfires in recent years, but few states require homes to be built with wildfire-resistant materials. A new study shows it's not as expensive as some say.
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NPR News: 'How Fast Did T. rex Run?' and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book
'How Fast Did T. rex Run?' and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book
British paleontologist David Hone set out to write a book that stresses what isn't yet known about dinosaurs — as much as what is known.
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British paleontologist David Hone set out to write a book that stresses what isn't yet known about dinosaurs — as much as what is known.
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NPR News: A record amount of seaweed is choking shores in the Caribbean
A record amount of seaweed is choking shores in the Caribbean
Seaweed is smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados as tons of brown algae kill wildlife, choke the tourism industry and release toxic gases.
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Seaweed is smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados as tons of brown algae kill wildlife, choke the tourism industry and release toxic gases.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
NPR News: An Arctic shark found in Belize has researchers pondering deep sea discoveries
An Arctic shark found in Belize has researchers pondering deep sea discoveries
The Greenland shark can live for centuries and is typically found in cold arctic waters. But one found in the warmer waters of Belize has researchers rethinking how widespread marine species could be.
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The Greenland shark can live for centuries and is typically found in cold arctic waters. But one found in the warmer waters of Belize has researchers rethinking how widespread marine species could be.
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NPR News: For Georgia to stay the 'peach state,' farmers are trying to adapt to climate change
For Georgia to stay the 'peach state,' farmers are trying to adapt to climate change
Georgia is known as the "peach state." But warming winters due to climate change mean fewer chill hours needed for fruit. Growers and horticulturists are now experimenting with new varieties to adapt.
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Georgia is known as the "peach state." But warming winters due to climate change mean fewer chill hours needed for fruit. Growers and horticulturists are now experimenting with new varieties to adapt.
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