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The Great, Chaotic Biochar Experiment

Australian plant ecologist Brenton Ladd wants to reengineer the notoriously nutrient-poor soils in the Amazon, and, in the process, save the world's trees. But first, he has to convince Peruvian farmers and non-profits—and occasionally, his own research team—that he's not just another gringo with a strange idea.

Ambulances are seen at the entrance of an electric substation after an explosion and fire was reported and caused a black out in parts of San Juan, on February 11th, 2018.

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The FCC Wants Nearly $1 Billion to Help Aid Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai proposed the package, which allocates $64 million to immediate rebuilding efforts to restore existing communications networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A worker pushes a cart outside of the Cloverhill Bakery facility on November 29th, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois.

Environment

What Happened to Winter?

December is here, but warm temperatures are setting records nationwide.

Charcoal bags waiting to be transported near Katha, Myanmar. The charcoal will be sent to Bhamo before going to China.

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Inside Myanmar’s Incendiary and Illegal Charcoal Trade

A year-long investigation into the multi-million-dollar charcoal market and how it moves from the villages of Myanmar into Chinese smelters.

Emmanuel Freudenthal

Salaheddine Mezouar (left), the Moroccan minister of foreign affairs, shakes hands with Frank Bainimarama, prime minister of Fiji, at the COP22 climate conference in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 18th, 2016.

Why Is the ‘Pacific COP’ Being Held in Germany, and Does It Matter?

The country presiding over the United Nations climate summit rotates every year, but experts say location matters less than leadership.

Fiji COP23

‘Pacific Standard’ Reports From Fiji for COP23

While diplomats travel to Germany, we're sending our reporter to the front lines.

Blue whale near California coast

Environment

How Do We Stop Ships From Fatally Striking Migrating Whales?

Fatal collisions between ships and blue whales are far too common. Luckily, there are scientists creating new technology to fix that.

The Toklat River, located in central Alaska.

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The Grassroots Social Network Documenting Real-Time Climate Change

The LEO Network is bringing together scientists and citizens to monitor climate change and spot trends.

Benjamin Powers

Recycling is viewed at the Sims Municipal Recycling Facility, an 11-acre recycling center on the Brooklyn waterfront on April 22nd, 2015, in New York City.

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Can a Team of Architects and Planners Fix New York City’s Trash Problem?

The Zero Waste Guidelines are aimed at helping the city reach its goal of sending no garbage to landfills by 2030.

Jessica Leigh Hester

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How to Give Back to the Earth in Death

Conservation burials are one step beyond green burials, and may set aside a couple of square miles for wildlife a year.