ENVIRONMENT

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How Living Inside Biosphere 2 Changed These Scientists' Lives

Taber MacCallum and Jane Poynter witnessed the most affecting solar eclipse of their lives in 1992. That's because as they watched the Sun disappear behind the Moon’s shadow, they were also watching their oxygen supplies slipping away.

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A Project Gives Restaurant’s Leftover Oyster Shells New Life

The Billion Oyster Project is using leftover shells to restore New York's oyster population.

Researchers Discover a New Type of Fire Called "Blue Whirl"

The discovery could make oil spill clean-ups more efficient.

Scientists Collect the First Entries For a Library of Ice

The collection of ice cores from around the world will be housed in an Antarctic ice cave.

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This Gorgeous “Leather” Bag is Actually Made from Pineapples

You already knew that pineapples tasted delicious, but did you know that they could make a great purse?

City Purchases Man's Home for $4 Million, Lets Him Stay Rent-Free

The house is surrounded by the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a protected desert habitat.

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The Next Green Fuel Might Be Growing in Your Yard

Scientists have found a simple way to get hydrogen out of fescue grass.

Coral Reef 'Bright Spots' Yield Clues to Save 'Dark Spots'

Some reefs are faring better than others. Why?

Bees Get Some Much-Needed R&R in the 'Grand Beedapest Hotel'

Finally a place for bees to relax.

Australia Will Be Home to the World's First 'Tesla Town'

The suburb will feature Tesla Powerwalls in every household.

Court Rules the Navy Must Reduce Use of Marine Life-Disturbing Sonar

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the regulation allowing the Navy to use its long-range sonar violates the Marine Protection Act.

The Most Polluted Street on Earth Is Going Vehicle-Free

Cars, taxis, and buses will be banned from London's Oxford Street by 2020.

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It Could Take Another 300 Years to Identify All the Trees in the Amazon

Scientists tallied 11,676 known species, but believe that there are at least another 4,000 out there, waiting to be discovered.

How The Girl Scouts Are Helping to Save the Environment

Today’s Girl Scouts are doing more than earning badges and selling cookies: They’re helping to save the environment.

Brooklyn Park Launches Experimental Dog Poop Composting Program

The park will attempt to transform canine poop into flower fertilizer.

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Arctic Pavilion Will Let Visitors Witness Climate Change First-Hand

The center will be open to researchers and tourists alike.

The Ozone Layer Hole Over Antarctica Is Healing

Researchers in the Antarctic report that a tear in the ozone layer above the continent is showing signs of healing.

Light Pollution Could Be Affecting When Spring Starts

A UK study finds that trees in bright urban areas bud 7.5 days earlier than trees in rural areas.

Tiger Populations Are Rising for the First Time in 100 Years Thanks to Local Tribes

Indigenous communities in India are peacefully coexisting with tigers, helping to bolster the numbers of the endangered populations around them.

A Clean Break: San Francisco Bans Styrofoam Products

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ban polystyrene foam.

Sweden is Testing Out an Electric Highway For Trucks

Sweden is developing out an electric highway—or eHighway—that lets hybrid trucks run on electricity.

High Levels of Chemical Contaminants Discovered Inside Deep-Sea Animals

Researchers found pollutants in crustaceans living six miles below the surface of the ocean.

Explore a Pristine Marine World in the Virtual-Reality Film Valen’s Reef

The 360-degree film reveals a hard-won, vibrant ecosystem off the coast of Indonesia.

Wood-Fired Pizza Might Be Causing Major Air Pollution in Brazil

Sorry, pizza lovers.

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