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How does sunscreen make corals sick?

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Energy and Climate

How can we protect the seabed from storms?

Scientists wanted to see if protecting an area of UK seabed from destructive fishing would help it be stronger against extreme storms caused by climate change.

Biodiversity and Conservation

Why are whales in trouble – again?

Researchers used oceanic and population data to determine if climate change is contributing to the decline in the North Atlantic Right whale population.

Energy and Climate

Do hot neighborhoods affect everyone equally?

Researchers measured the urban heat island effect for 175 cities in the United States and found that in most places, people of color experience higher urban heat island effects than white people do.

Biodiversity and Conservation

How will climate change affect Arctic birds?

Scientists combined ideas from climate science and biology to figure out how climate change and genetics influence the migration habits of peregrine falcons.

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