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Life boomed on Earth half a billion years ago. You can thank magnets.
The near collapse of Earth’s magnetic field coincided with a spike in oxygen levels and a boom in biodiversity, according to a new study
Why some corals are better off dead
As scientists rush to save ailing corals elsewhere, in Venezuela locals are trying to kill off this stinky variety
Invasive plants are a menace. Here’s how to avoid them in your garden.
What to know to avoid buying invasive plants and how to manage them if you have them already
In photos: At least 39 dead as historic flooding hits southern Brazil
Heavy rainfall brought the highest water levels recorded in more than 80 years to the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul
Gas stoves spread harmful pollution beyond the kitchen, study finds
A study finds that the nitrogen dioxide emitted from stoves impacts the entire home, in some cases hours after the stove was turned off
Tesla retreat from EV charging leaves growth of U.S. network in doubt
Tesla’s retreat from EV charging is a blow for the whole U.S. network, which relied on Tesla superchargers
Why only 22 EV models now qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit
Electric vehicles made with Chinese materials will be ineligible for the tax credit under a final rule the Treasury Department released Friday
Biden is spending another $3 billion to replace lead pipes. Some experts say it’s not enough.
The Biden administration announced that it will start distributing $3 billion to communities across the country to replace up to 1.7 million lead pipes
Biden expands two California national monuments crucial to tribes
President Biden on Thursday will expand the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
How car bans and heat pump rules drive voters to the far right
Studies show that as energy prices rise, so do right-wing movements against green policies