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A Northern California rescue center is opening its doors to the public for a first-ever baby shower celebrating the hundreds of orphaned wild animals they save each year. The event comes as unseasonably warm weather brings an early rush of baby squirrels, opossums, and birds needing help.
For the first time ever, nearly a third of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change in their stories. Five films passed the "Climate Bechdel Test" by showing climate impacts and having characters recognize them.
British researchers just mapped how laughing gas in dental offices creates a surprising climate impact. The good news? Simple fixes could slash emissions while keeping kids calm in the dentist's chair.
A study of 76,000 Swedish adults reveals that following updated Nordic dietary guidelines reduces the risk of early death by nearly a quarter. The eating pattern also helps the planet by lowering food's climate impact.
Louise Yeung, New York City's new chief climate officer, brings 10 years of experience rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy to help residents understand how climate impacts their daily lives. Her focus: making vulnerable neighborhoods safer, healthier, and more resilient.
A Caribbean island just proved governments can't ignore climate impacts anymore. Eight residents took the Netherlands to court and won a landmark human rights victory.
A pharmaceutical breakthrough is tackling two crises at once: helping patients breathe easier while slashing the carbon footprint of their treatment by nearly 1,000 times. The innovation shows how medical care can heal both people and the planet.