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Pressure mounts on Biden administration for decision on giant Willow oil field project in Alaska
A major oil prospect on federal land in Alaska is hanging in the balance as pressure…
Homes that survived Boulder County fire hid another disaster inside: Research details this urban wildfire health risk
On Dec. 30, 2021, one of the most destructive wildfires on record in Colorado swept through…
Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: How keeping old things can 'spark joy' in its own way
Driving home recently, I encountered a familiar sight: four dining chairs on the kerb waiting for…
Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history—and why we still need them
Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as…
The earliest humans swam 100,000 years ago, but swimming remains a privileged pastime
One of my life’s aims is to swim in as many lakes, rivers, pools and oceans…
Four creepy crawlies Australians will see more of this wet summer—and one iconic beetle they'll probably miss
For Australians, memories of childhood Christmas often include gifts, prawns and shooing uninvited buzzing guests away…
How Putin's war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy, and what to watch for in 2023
The year 2022 was a tough one for the growing number of people living in food…
Viewpoint: 3 reasons local climate activism is more powerful than people realize
Global warming has increased the number of extreme weather events around the world by 400% since…
Betting on female jockeys can bring greater rewards, but it's not all good news
The bookmaker (nearly) always wins, as the adage goes. But if you want to tip the…