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2019 Was The Year The World Burned

Wildfires burned around the world this year from Australia to California and the Amazon. These forest blazes are part of nature but climate change is making them more frequent and more intense.
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Climate Change Is Threatening Our Jobs — And Most Companies Are Doing Nothing

Few companies have clear “climate leave” policies setting out what workers can expect in the face of worsening disasters.
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Scientists Declare A Climate Emergency, Warn Of ‘Untold Human Suffering’

“Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to ‘tell it like it is,’” says a new report signed by over 11,000 academics.
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It’s Not Just Greta Thunberg. Many Swedes Have Quit Flying For The Climate Too.

The rise of "flight shame" in Sweden is persuading people to stay on the ground. Will the movement spread to the US?
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Leonardo DiCaprio Praises 'Leader Of Our Time' Greta Thunberg After First Meeting

The Hollywood actor, who is an environmental campaigner himself, said Greta's message should be a "wake-up call to world leaders".
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We Tested The Service That Wants To Kill Single-Use Plastic. It Nearly Killed Our Bank Account

The service promises to help you cut waste. It’s better at emptying your wallet.
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