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- Climate
Hot summers, wild fires
Rising temperatures and earlier snowmelts in the western United States have intensified forest fires.
By Emily Sohn - Oceans
Surf watch
Figuring out the waves and the wind is an important part of surfing.
By Emily Sohn - Environment
Pollution detective
A science fair project tackles contaminated drinking water and mosquito growth.
By Emily Sohn - Plants
Pumping up poison ivy
Boosting carbon dioxide levels makes poison ivy grow faster and become more toxic.
By Emily Sohn - Animals
Missing moose
By studying population patterns, scientists hope to figure out why moose in some areas are in trouble.
By Emily Sohn - Earth
A great quake coming?
The 100th anniversary of the great San Francisco earthquake is a reminder that future quakes could cause even more damage.
By Emily Sohn - Earth
Coral islands survive a tsunami
Tiny islands far out in the ocean can weather the giant waves of a tsunami.
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- Environment
Coral gardens
An expedition to an undersea mountain reveals large corals, brilliant sponges, and other strange sea creatures.
By Emily Sohn - Climate
Warmest year on record
Last year's worldwide average temperature was the highest ever recorded by scientists.
- Environment
Plant gas
Trees, grasses, and other plants may produce the greenhouse gas methane.
By Emily Sohn