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Susmita Baral

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You Can't Just "Clean Up" the Plastic in the Ocean. Here's Why.

Plastic doesn't go away; it just gets smaller and smaller.
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Why Trump Pulling Out of the Paris Agreement Is Such a Huge Deal

As one of the world's largest polluters, it's a devastating move.
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Labels for GMOs Are on the Way, but What Does It Mean?

Expect to see “bioengineered” on more foods in the future.
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California's Desert is Under Attack From the Trump Administration

Precious ecosystems are at risk, all in the name of resource extraction.
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Is a Giant Crack in Kenya Evidence That Africa Is Splitting in Two?

Geologists explain what the fissure in the Great Rift Valley could mean.
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The Trump Administration Put the Elephant Trophy Ban on a Case-by-Case Basis

The president previously referred to elephant trophies as a "horror show."
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Trump Just Made Solar Energy Less Accessible

His tax on the solar industry will raise prices and cost Americans jobs.
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The EPA Refused to Ban This Toxic Chemical — and Our Food Is at Risk

It is currently used on crops like apples, oranges, strawberries, corn, and broccoli.
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The Republican Tax Reform Bill Could Destroy Arctic Wildlife

A tax bill proposed by the Senate would allow for arctic drilling, putting wildlife at great risk.
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Youth Activists Are Ready to Fight Nebraska's New Keystone XL Pipeline Route

“We know it's not over 'til it's over."
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The Burden of Trump's Environmental Policies Will Fall on Black Communities

Environmental racism is real.
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Turtles' Homes Are at Risk Under Trump — But YOU Can Fight Back

One of his executive orders specifically affects areas of ecological value.
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A Year In, Here's How Trump's Administration Has Ruined the Environment

Offshore oil and gas drilling has been made easier.
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6 Easy Ways to Fight Climate Change Every Day

Start at home.
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The Trump Administration Just Rolled Back ANOTHER Environmental Protection Rule

The Clean Power Plan was set to lower carbon dioxide emissions.
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Trump Is Allowing Plastic Bottles at National Parks — Even Though They're HORRIBLE For Animals

Bits of plastic are inadvertently ingested by animals.
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Here's Why Our Food Supply Depends on the Health of Bees

And how you can help save them.
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Al Gore Told Us How to Fight Climate Change

"We’ve got the solutions now."
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Trump's Version of "National Ocean Month" Is About EXPLOITING Resources

He's "harnessing the seas for our national security and prosperity."
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Trump's New (Yes, Another) Executive Order Is an Oil Company's Dream

It's supposed to help the economy, but here's why it won't.