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A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

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The world's rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says

Part of the reason for the dry spell comes from the fact that glaciers that feed rivers in many countries suffered the largest loss of mass in the last five decades.
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Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides

The state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal.
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Grape breeders in Arkansas working to create hybrid from two species

With support from a $7 million grant, grape breeders in Arkansas are working to create a hybrid from two grape species alongside a team from across the nation.
Environment

The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves

The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S.
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Is it worth crying over spilled Cheetos? Absolutely, say rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Some litter at a national park may seem inconsequential, but for the fragile ecosystem in the caverns, it's a major disruption.
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The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

The area south of St. Louis has been hit especially hard, mirroring low-water concerns that began around this same time of year in both 2022 and 2023.
Environment

'Most destructive' invasive species in U.S. may be hiding in aquarium moss balls

The animals can clog power plants and drinking water intakes, decimate native freshwater mussels, and disrupt aquatic ecosystems, officials said.
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Water quality issues on the Seine continue during the Paris Olympics | A look at the science

Swimming in the Seine for the triathlon competition at the Paris Olympics will be up to the daily water tests.
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Oysters are dying in mass groups, leaving Virginia researchers struggling for answers

Experts are calling the phenomenon "Sudden Unexplained Mortality Syndrome," or SUMS.
Environment

Summer heat and algae: A dangerous combo for your furry friends

Officials say "blue-green algae" isn't a type of algae, but a type of toxic bacteria. A rapid increase in the growth of an algae is called a bloom.
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Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

The highest camp at South Col is littered with garbage that will take years to clean up.