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Climate Change Alters Wetland Methane Controls | New Research Findings

Scientists discover climate change affects how coastal wetlands control methane emissions. Warming weakens natural methane filters while plant responses to CO2 strengthen them. These findings offer new insights for climate modeling and wetland conservation strategies.
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Trump Opens Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument to Commercial Fishing

President Trump’s decision to open nearly 490,000 square miles of protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing has ignited debate between fishing industry supporters and environmental advocates. This landmark reversal affects one of Earth’s most untouched marine ecosystems, home to endangered species and culturally significant to Native Hawaiians. Learn what’s at stake and why this matters for ocean conservation worldwide.
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Tornado Alley Shifts East | America’s Dangerous Storm Migration

America’s tornado map is being dramatically redrawn. With 552 twisters already recorded in 2025, we’re witnessing not just more storms but a fundamental geographic shift bringing destruction to vulnerable communities in the Southeast.