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Earth News

Discuss Earth isn’t just the best place for English language learners to learn about the environment in English. It’s also the best place to get a round up of all the environment news from around the web, all in one place. 

• ‘It is very confusing’: drought response needs urgent overhaul, farmers’ group says
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-10 By Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent
• Orca grandmothers babysit young whales, study finds
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-10 By Agence France-Presse
• Drax owner plans to be world's first carbon-negative business
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-10 By Jillian Ambrose
• We investigate Trump’s claim that people are flushing toilets ‘10 times, 15 times’
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-12-09 By Zoya Teirstein
• We investigate Trump’s claim that people are flushing toilets ‘10 times, 15 times’
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-12-09 By Zoya Teirstein
• France to Partner with Brazil States on Amazon, Bypassing Bolsonaro
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-12-09
• A Russian village is being overrun by polar bears
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Melissa Breyer
• Serve Plants to Save the Planet
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Guest Contributor
• Serve Plants to Save the Planet
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Guest Contributor
• How to ride your e-bike all winter
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Lloyd Alter
• NSW fires: authorities warn of 'very dangerous day' for bushfires as Sydney shrouded in smoke
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Michael McGowan
• Mysterious Craters in the Seafloor Were Likely Formed by Garbage, Scientists Say
  Source: Vice Published on 2019-12-09 By Maddie Stone
• Trump Makes Strange Claim About Water Efficient Toilets: 'People Are Flushing Toilets 10 Times, 15 Times'
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Jordan Davidson
• A chemical plant exploded in this Texas town. Some residents want to ‘show grace.’
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-12-09 By Rachel Ramirez
• Victoria Falls Dries Drastically After Worst Drought in a Century
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Olivia Rosane
• 'National security issue': Turnbull tells Q&A Morrison must step up response to bushfire crisis
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Katharine Murphy Political editor
• How to care for houseplants during the winter
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Melissa Breyer
• COP25 climate summit: put children at heart of tackling crisis, says UN
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Fiona Harvey in Madrid
• Thousands were paid to use extra renewable electricity on windy weekend
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
• Scottish wildlife at risk after £100m funding cut, say charities
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Karen McVeigh
• Former Monsanto CEO Ordered to Testify at Roundup Cancer Trial
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By U.S. Right to Know
• Seawater Is Filled With a Sugary Feast. Here’s How Sponges Eat It.
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-12-09
• 1.9 billion people at risk from water supply problems, study shows
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Jonathan Watts Global environment editor
• New Zealand Volcano Erupts, Five Dead, at Least 10 Still Missing, No Signs of Life
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Jordan Davidson
• COP25 climate summit: what happened during the first week?
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
• This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Katherine Martinko
• Drive-by Shooters in Brazilian Amazon Kill Two Indigenous Leaders, Injure Two Others
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Olivia Rosane
• The Ocean Is Running Out of Oxygen, Largest Study of Its Kind Finds
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Olivia Rosane
• US President wants to roll back 25 years of water saving toilets and showers
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Lloyd Alter
• Boosting Buffalo as a climate change haven
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Lloyd Alter
• Will Buffalo, New York, become a climate change haven?
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-12-09 By Jeremy Deaton
• Will Buffalo, New York, become a climate change haven?
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-12-09 By Jeremy Deaton
• Thicker bags don't solve the plastics problem
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Katherine Martinko
• Photo: Spider learns the zigzag stitch
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-12-09 By Melissa Breyer
• The Great Recycling Con
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-12-09
• Extinction Rebellion stages air pollution protest in London
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By PA Media
• European shipping emissions in way of nations meeting Paris climate targets
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Sandra Laville
• Avocados with edible coating to go on sale in Europe for first time
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Rebecca Smithers Consumer affairs correspondent
• Boom in seahorse poaching spells bust for Italy’s coastal habitats
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Peter Yeungand Carlotta Dotto in Taranto
• Close Scottish grouse moors to help climate, report urges
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Severin Carrell Scotland editor
• Energy treaty 'risks undermining EU's green new deal'
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-09 By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
• The 18 Most Addictive Foods (and the 17 Least Addictive)
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-09 By Healthline
• The Trailer for 'Wonder Woman 1984' Is Here
  Source: Vice Published on 2019-12-08 By River Donaghey
• Windfarms drive fall in wholesale energy price with lower bills forecast for 2020
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-08 By Australian Associated Press
• As Water Runs Low, Can Life in the Outback Go On?
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-12-08
• UN climate talks failing to address urgency of crisis, says top scientist
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-12-08 By Fiona Harvey in Madrid
• 15 Unique Holiday Foods from Around the World
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-08 By Healthline
• Could the Pentagon Be a Climate Change Leader?
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-08 By The Revelator
• Watch the NATO Cool Kids Bully Trump on 'SNL'
  Source: Vice Published on 2019-12-08 By River Donaghey
• Is Rye Bread Healthy?
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-12-08 By Healthline