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Disappearing darkness: An environmental threat

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February 23, 2023

There are few inventions we rely more on than the electric lightbulb. But excessive artificial light at night creates problems for people, plants and wildlife.

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Water worries in Bhutan

Bhutan is feeling the effects of climate change, but is fighting the water crisis with bold ideas.
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100 million trees for Borneo

On Borneo, many forests have been cut down. The 100 Million Trees project brings woodlands back.
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Scientists in Colombia say they have developed a food supplement to protect bee's brains from damage from pesticides.
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How can we harness gravity to solve our energy needs?

Gravity batteries are a new big hope for storing excess renewable electricity.
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How big business is profiting from the growing water crisis

Water scarcity has led to a market where local communities and private companies compete for access to a vital resource.
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