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Hundreds of snow leopards are being killed every year, and that's unacceptable

One of the most beautiful big cats is dying out -- because of us.

Tasmanian devils developing resistance to horrendous infectious face cancer

I'd expect nothing less from the Tasmanian devils.

A seaweed could help us curb greenhouse gas emissions - if we feed it to cows

It can make a big difference.

For the last 18 years, robotic mussels have been watching over our oceans

They've collected staggering amounts of data.

Ancient cave paintings and genetics help find the 'Higgs bison' missing link

Thanks to prehistoric humans and modern DNA tools, scientists have cracked a mystery of science.

World's biggest solar power plant might be built in Nevada -- it's supposed to power 1 million homes or as much as Hoover Dam

A huge concentrated solar power plant might open in Nevada, 2020 onward.

Just days in the mountains can improve your blood for months

Just a few hours in the mountains can significantly change your bloodstream

The UK government is being taken to court over air pollution...again

Canned air looking more and more like a brilliant idea.

Scotland joins the "fully renewable" energy club

Scotland joins a select group of nations.

Heads of states from 170 countries sign deal that bans global warming chemicals used in refrigerators and AC

Yet another historic climate accord was signed this Saturday, right on the heels of the Paris Agreement coming into force.

New record gets us closer to fusion energy

We're one step closer to clean, virtually limitless energy.

Comet collision caused rapid carbon rise in ancient times

There may have been a bang.

Despite lacking ears, spiders can hear you talk across the room

Tingling spider senses.

TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to attractions which include wild animal contact

It's a good move, but there's still much to be done.

Some Tibetan asses employ sneaky tactics to sweep away females from other males

Watch out, guys, these are real asses!

Deliciously funny finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016

Nature... as you've never seen it before.

Human-driven global warming responsible for half of burned forests in the Western U.S.

The planet is on fire.

UK successfully transmits data via the national electricity grid, in a global premiere

Smart grids, smart cities.

When mice 'sing' they produce ultrasounds we've only seen in jet engines

Until recently it wasn't clear how mice were able to 'sing' their high-pitched tunes.

Elephants walk on their tip-toes and it's literally killing them in captivity

Elephants don't walk on high heels, but they act like they do nevertheless.

Some birds play tunes not all that different from jazz musicians

Humans were by no means the first to evolve musicality.

The labour gender gap might start at home: girls spend 40% more time on chores more than boys, worldwide

For some girls, chores are a training academy for a life as a housekeeper.

13 delicious oyster facts you probably didn't know

They are important for ecosystem equilibrium, keeping the ocean clean, and it doesn't stop here.

New farm in the middle of the desert will use only sunlight and seawater - no pesticides, fossil fuels, or even soil

The sun and the sea - that's all it needs.

Apes can also understand what's in other people's heads, and can even spot false beliefs

We're not so special after all.

Bees can feel optimism, possibly other 'emotion-like states' as well, study finds

All it takes to make them happy is some sugar.

Five genes could give dogs their unique human interaction -- and they share four with us

Woof.

Americans are worried about climate change but, paradoxically, aren't talking about it (and this doesn't help at all)

When everyone is silent, nothing gets done.

Paris climate agreement enters into force

The landmark Paris climate agreement has become an official agreement, fulfilling the necessary condition: over 55 countries covering over 55% of global emissions have ratified it.

Romania clamps down on hunting big carnivores for sport

An unexpected move that's gained a lot of public approval -- as well as criticism.

Aerial survey shows the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' is much larger than we thought

In case you didn't know, there's a huge garbage patch floating around in the Pacific.

Nutmeg the Cat celebrates 31st birthday. He's the oldest ca in the world

This tabby cat just celebrated its 31st birthday, after recovering from a serious illness.

Why meat is unsustainable and what the protein chain of the future ought to look like

By the end of the century, the planet is expected to clock ten billion hungry mouths. If everyone ate meat, we'd be in a lot of trouble.

"Extinct" elms discovered doing just fine in the Queen's gardens, Edinburgh

It's good to be Queen. But it's even better to be the Queen's elms.

The US steps up for the bees, adding seven Hawaiian species the Endangered Species List

I'm buzzing with excitement.

Livestock-MRSA found in British-sourced pork at Asda and Sainsbury's

British-grown pork livestock has been tested positive for livestock associated MRSA, the Guardian reports.

Alcohol and rapid antidepressants share the same brain pathway, which might explain a lot of things

This serves to explain why a drink or two when you're down can go a long way.

India, world's 3rd biggest polluter, ratifies Paris Agreement -- vows to reach 40% renewables by 2030

We're only a shy of sealing the Paris pact.

Artist creates stunning coral timelapse video, and we can't stop watching it

Artist NNtonio Rodríguez created a stunning video, capturing the beauty of corals in timelapse.

Stop patting yourself on the back for the Paris Agreement, researchers say

While many officials are celebrating the climate agreement reached in Paris, the world is still massively heating up.

Hydropower: not that clean after all. Study finds reservoirs around the world emit as much CO2 as Canada

A new huge source of carbon emissions has been confirmed by scientists.

New wind turbine could harness typhoons and generate enough electricity to power Japan for 50 years

Where most people see a threat, a select few see the opportunity of a lifetime.

The surprising reason why birds never crash mid-air: they always veer right

Seems to work wonderfully for them.

China will build the world's biggest solar farm: 6 million panels amounting to 2GW, stretched over 7,000 city blocks

China does it again.

Violence might be deeply embedded in our genes, study finds

This is no excuse to get violent, though.

'We won't ever see a month below 400ppm,' said NASA’s chief climate scientist

We'll have some explaining to do when our kids grow up.

How India broke the record for planting trees: 50 million in one day

800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours.

A WHO report says 92% of humans breathe dangerously polluted air

Canned air doesn't seem like such a publicity stunt now, does it?

The U.S. is likely failing its share of the Paris agreement

A new study found that the US isn't carrying its own weight.

Nat Geo showcases the beauty of nature, one picture at a time

Nat Geo's Natural Photographer of the Year contest is in full swing -- and it's amazing.

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