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Spain to Ban Plastic Wrap for Fruits and Veggies
In the battle against plastic pollution, Spain has zeroed in on a new target — the plastic used to wrap fruits and vegetables in the supermarket. Plastic-wrapped produce will be banned in the country beginning in 2023, according to a decree currently being drafted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
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Mr. Wonderful’s Utah Data Center Will Be More Than Twice as Big as Manhattan
“I’m the only developer of data centers on earth that graduated from environmental studies.”
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This summer, the American water crisis becomes real
Concerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.
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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
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How Deforestation Opens the Door for Diseases
Clearing forests for agriculture isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a growing threat to biodiversity and public health.
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National Park Service scientists have lost track of the world's rarest fish
Fearing mass firings, scientists made a choice that could have lasting repercussions.
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Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes
A South Dakota mining company has canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills after opposition from Native American tribes and local groups
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Bottom trawling in Europe may cost society billions, study finds
The hidden climate costs of bottom trawling in European waters may far outweigh its economic benefits.
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Positive Conservation Stories From Around the World That Inspire Hope
Discover the most inspiring positive conservation stories — real wildlife wins from around the world that prove nature can and does recover.
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Dry start points to possible summer drought ahead in Estonia. Following a very wet 2025, just 127 millimeters (mm) of rain has fallen in Tartu so far this year
Estonia could be headed for a dry summer, as unusually low rainfall and dry soil raise drought concerns that even occasional storms may not ease.
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