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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

AI in Weather and Climate: Not a Sudden Revolution

Machine learning is now used to help predict the weather and study climate change. It does not replace scientists; it works alongside traditional physics models. Most of the work uses “machine learning, ” a type of computer program that finds patterns in data. It is trained on large sets of

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Growth, Green or Both? EU Citizens Take a Stand

A recent survey asked people in 13 European nations whether money matters or the planet comes first. The results showed that about six out of ten adults say growth is a must for a healthy society. Most of those supporters see growth as only moderate, not extreme. A smaller group – less than

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May 09 2026SCIENCE

Diversity Boosts Forest Carbon, Especially in Cold and Dry Places

Scientists studied 15 long‑term forest sites around the world, from tropical jungles to Arctic woodlands. They measured how many different tree species were present and how much organic carbon was stored in the soil, a key factor that helps slow climate change. The overall trend showed that forests

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

Stormy Skies Over New England: Wind, Floods, and Quick Temperature Swings

Monday in Boston brings a messy mix of rain and wind, turning the usual evening trip home into something slower and trickier. Steady downpours drench the city, leaving standing water on roads and making it hard to see ahead. Thunder might join the rain show, adding sudden bursts of sound to the gloo

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Mar 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planting Trees in the Right Places Can Cool the Planet

Tree planting is a big idea for fighting climate change. Scientists tested how different amounts and locations of new forests affect the Earth’s temperature using a detailed computer model. They looked at three scenarios with different sizes and spreads of reforestation. The results were clear: add

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Connecticut Groups Warn of Air Quality Damage After EPA Cuts Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Hidden Threats in Farm Schools

Many school programs that teach farming and food business miss a crucial lesson: keeping crops, livestock, and markets safe from disease and danger. Research looked at 199 college classes that cover agriculture and business. Only eight of those courses, about 4%, mentioned any idea about protecti

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Nov 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Protesters Demand Action at Climate Talks

In a bold move, indigenous activists disrupted the UN climate conference in Brazil. They stormed the event to push for stronger measures to protect their lands and traditions. The protesters carried signs with messages like \"our forests are not for sale. \" These activists are from the Amazon Basi

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Jun 18 2025SCIENCE

Climate Change: The Hidden 19th-Century Signal

Climate change is not a new phenomenon. The late 19th century saw significant shifts in atmospheric temperatures. These changes were driven by the rapid increase in carbon dioxide levels. This was due to the burning of fossil fuels. The science behind how CO2 traps heat was already understood in the

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Jun 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Hidden Helpers: How Tech is Making a Difference

AI is often portrayed as a threat, but it's already making a real difference in several fields. It's easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom surrounding artificial intelligence. The media often focuses on the scary stuff, like robots taking over jobs or AI being used for harm. But let's not f

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