How much is climate change to blame for extreme weather?
This video was supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. TRANSCRIPT Maria Temming: In 2021, a historic heat […]
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The record heat in the world has lasted 14 months. When will it end?
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“Turning to Stone” paints stones as storytellers and mentors
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Removing sand to create rock can help curb coastal erosion
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