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Clouds affect Earth’s weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they ...

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Human activities are causing world temperatures to rise, with more intense heatwaves and rising sea-levels among the consequences. Things are likely to worsen in the coming decades, but scientists ...

A new study found that people from agricultural areas in Mexico were more likely to cross the border illegally after droughts ...

Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine ...

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While he hasn’t released an official plan, Trump’s playbook the last time he was in office and his frequent complaints about ...

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Tens of thousands of people will attend the COP29 climate talks in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which start tomorrow and ...