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Nissan hatches plan to boost battery cars Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is among those who believe the public may get charged up by the switch to electric power, if the new battery cars are affordable and fun to drive. |
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Much less ice for polar bears, expert says Arctic sea ice conditions are even worse than feared after a survey found that ice detected as older and thicker by satellites is actually thin and fragile, a prominent researcher says. |
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Eco-saavy? What causes breeding problems in captive cheetahs? What effect does global warming have on coral? Test your environmental knowledge here. |
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Stationary Mount Everest glacier worries scientists Dec.1: The frozen landscape of Mount Everest glaciers is visibly changing, and scientists include global warming as a cause. ITV's James Mates reports from deep inside the ice. |
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How did beaches near you fare? See how 200 of the nation’s beaches did in a survey of water quality, monitoring and notification. |
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Carbon calculator Wonder how much carbon dioxide you're responsible for on your commutes? Our map-based calculator will give you a pretty good idea, and get you started on a diet. |
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Slideshow: Animals around the world Go global with naturalist Jeff Corwin, who is dedicated to helping endangered species everywhere. |
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Black market The wildlife trade is the third-largest illegal trade in the world after guns and drugs. Learn who is buying and selling and see the species put at risk by the trade. |
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