How Do You Stop Deforestation? Pay People Not To Cut Down Trees
To offset carbon emissions and slow deforestation, researchers paid landowners in Uganda to stop removing trees.
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Trees: The Original Social Network
An arborist describes the social network of trees that often goes unseen.
Trees: The Original Social Network
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One-fifth of the world's reptiles are at risk of extinction
Habitat loss is the No.1 reason behind population decline and extinction, according to experts.
Butterflies split from moths 101 million years ago
When butterflies split from moths 101 million years ago, it did not take long for them to spread from North America to elsewhere across the world.
Soap scents could make mosquitoes more, less attracted to you
Researchers found that the soap you use could make mosquitoes more or less attracted to you.
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The Federal Trade Commission won back $392M for consumers in 2022
The funds come from cases the agency won against companies that were breaking the law.
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Severe flash flooding in Texas prompts 245 water rescues, evacuations
An area of Texas that was still recovering from recent flooding was hit by more storms Wednesday.
Calif. Senate passes bill to stop employees confronting shoplifters
Supporters of the bill say it would improve the safety of employees in the state while opponents claim it would do nothing to address violence.
