A new website calculates how many marine animals are saved every time you pick up trash
New research reveals what a “lethal dose” of plastic is for various marine animals, and now can help us better understand the impact of beach cleanup efforts.
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Activists use sports mascots to fund conservation of real animals
A new study found that 727 professional sports teams across 50 countries use wild animals in their branding. The most popular species (lions, tigers, and wolves) face threats in the wild.
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Scientists discover how to turn plastic waste into vinegar: 'We were inspired by mushrooms'
Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful.
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A record number of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change this year
To pass the ‘climate reality check,’ a movie must depict climate change in some way, and a character in the story must recognize it.
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Wildlife-sniffing dogs detect hidden trafficked animals with 98% accuracy — all with a single air sample
A new method for tackling wildlife trafficking uses a tiny sample of air extracted from a shipping container — and the incredible power of a dog’s nose.
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Paris Hilton is raising $1M to give grants to women who lost their businesses due to natural disasters
The Back in Business Recovery Fund comes on the heels of Hilton’s support of women-owned businesses following wildfires in Los Angeles.
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