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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. 

• Is Climate Fiction a Subset of Science Fiction—or Something Else Entirely?
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-19 By onEarth
• 7 Benefits of Purple Yam (Ube), and How It Differs from Taro
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-19 By Healthline
• BP pushed for Arctic drilling rights after Trump's election
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-19 By Rob Davies
• Disney World’s literal nuclear option, explained
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-19 By Rebecca Renner
• Justin Bieber effect leads to closure of Icelandic canyon
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-19 By Associated Press in Fjaðrárgljúfur
• Labour’s plans for cheap green energy are no more than electric dreams
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-19 By Guardian Staff
• Extinction Rebellion urges ad industry to use its power for good
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-19 By Seth Jacobson
• It Was Supposed to Be Australia’s Climate Change Election. What Happened?
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-05-19 By simonwhalley_@hotmail.com
• 130,000 trees to be planted in English cities and towns
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-19 By Robin McKie
• India's 'Tiger state' reports at least 11 rare cub sightings
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-18 By Jamie Grierson
• What Is Sole Water, and Does It Have Benefits?
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-18 By Healthline
• 5G networks could throw weather forecasting into chaos
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-18 By Eric Niiler
• Australian election: Tony Abbott loses his Warringah seat to Zali Steggall
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-18 By Anne Davies
• This casino’s microgrid might be the future of energy
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-18 By Matt Simon
• Slippery challenge: can the European eel be saved from oblivion?
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-18 By Damian Carrington Environment editor
• Corroded Well Lining Caused Aliso Canyon Gas Leak That Displaced Thousands, Report Says
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-05-18 By simonwhalley_@hotmail.com
• 'Vote for the climate': NSW demands environmental short film's removal from internet
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-18 By Paul Karp
• Safety changes leave owners of river barges fearing dry times ahead
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
• We all smell the smoke, we all feel the heat. This environmental catastrophe is global | Alexis Wright
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Alexis Wright
• Why you shouldn't buy ladybugs for natural pest control in your garden
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Ramon Gonzalez
• 8 health benefits of the marvelous mushroom
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Melissa Breyer
• 'Shame on you': Boots berated for wrapping prescriptions in plastic bags
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Kevin Rawlinson
• Maine Becomes First State to Ban Native American Mascots at Public Schools and Universities
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Olivia Rosane
• Framing Climate Change as a 'National Security Threat' Is Dangerous
  Source: Vice Published on 2019-05-17 By Caroline Haskins
• Survey finds that 76 percent of Americans think they are terrific drivers. They're not.
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Lloyd Alter
• Plastics Threaten Global Climate at a Massive Scale During Each Point of Lifecycle, Report Finds
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Madison Dapcevich
• Inslee's 'Evergreen Economy Plan' Calls for $9 Trillion Investment in New Green Jobs, Would Help Fossil Fuel Workers Transition
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Common Dreams
• Panama’s Worst Drought Hints at the Future of Its Canal
  Source: The New York Times Published on 2019-05-17 By simonwhalley_@hotmail.com
• Always roast as many vegetables as you can
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Katherine Martinko
• What Is Margarine Made of and Is It Vegan?
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Healthline
• The week in wildlife – in pictures
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By simonwhalley_@hotmail.com
• What fresh cut grass is saying with its scent
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Melissa Breyer
• Walking is Climate Action
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Lloyd Alter
• Federal Judge to FDA: You Must Start Regulating E-Cigarettes
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Sam Nickerson
• What longer paternity leave did for men in Spain
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Katherine Martinko
• 977,000 Shoes and 373,000 Toothbrushes Found Among 262 Tons of Plastic Debris on Remote Cocos Islands
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Olivia Rosane
• New York Regulators Block Controversial Natural Gas Pipeline
  Source: EcoWatch Published on 2019-05-17 By Olivia Rosane
• Scientists are baffled by a giant spike in this greenhouse gas (it’s not CO2)
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-17 By Leta Dickinson
• How to sharpen your 'noticing' skills when traveling
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Katherine Martinko
• There are glimmers of a Green New Deal in Inslee’s big new climate plan
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-17 By Zoya Teirstein
• Photo: Bitty burrowing owl peeks out from below
  Source: Tree Hugger Published on 2019-05-17 By Melissa Breyer
• Why the Guardian is changing the language it uses about the environment
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Damian Carrington Environment editor
• 130 species, 187 miles and lots of energy drinks: Inside the World Series of Birding
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Victoria Bekiempis
• How you and your government can tackle air pollution
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By simonwhalley_@hotmail.com
• Schools should have one meat-free day a week, says charity
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Rebecca Smithers Consumer affairs correspondent
• Angus Taylor's Oxford rowing mate's company was main beneficiary of $80m water deal
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-17 By Anne Davies
• New York’s Williams Pipeline is denied (but not dead)
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-16 By Justine Calma
• Japanese man prepares for landmark case against dolphin hunts
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-16 By Justin McCurry in Tokyo
• Houston teen: Why my oil-soaked city could be ground zero for a greener future
  Source: Grist Published on 2019-05-16 By Shania Hurtado
• Great Australian Bight: parties soften stance as voters protest over drilling
  Source: The Guardian Published on 2019-05-16 By Lisa Cox