The world’s first environmental clean-up happened 400 million years ago
When it comes to cleaning up land contaminated by toxic waste, we can follow nature’s example before humans populated the earth.
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~6 min
When it comes to cleaning up land contaminated by toxic waste, we can follow nature’s example before humans populated the earth.
The recent goring of a tourist who approached within 10 feet of a bison in Yellowstone National Park is a reminder that wild animals can be dangerous and people should keep safe distances.
A new study adds up the potential legal and financial risk countries could face from hundreds of agreements, like those under the Energy Charter Treaty.
It’s usually good news when a once-scarce species starts to recover – unless it starts getting in humans’ way. An ecologist explains how science can help predict unwelcome encounters.
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Paleontologists have discovered fossil remains belonging to an enormous 'toothed' bird that lived for a period of about 60 million years after dinosaurs.
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
A scholar who has reviewed the efforts of nations around the world to protect their citizens from foreign interference says there is no magic solution, but there's plenty to learn and do.
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