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November 2, 2025

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He Alone Tracked Leaky Oil Wells in National Parks. He Was Let Go. →

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Bill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity’s Demise’ →

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Why the Price of Electricity Is Spiking Around the Country →

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For Years, Islands Have Warned of Climate Disaster. They’ve Seen Little Help. →

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A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back →

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MacKenzie Scott Backs Disaster Recovery in Marginalized Communities →

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Money to Help Nations Cope With Climate Disasters Is Declining, U.N. Says →

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What’s Missing From Your Favorite Chocolate Bar? It May Be Chocolate. →

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A Meteorologist Explains Hurricane Melissa

The hurricane that tore through the Caribbean this week broke records, rapidly intensifying and surprising some meteorologists.

By Claire Brown

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The Two Big Questions Surrounding Bill Gates’s Climate Memo

The Microsoft co-founder wrote a lengthy memo warning against climate alarmism. Will it change how people talk about the issue or who funds climate action?

By David Gelles

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