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The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans.

A single plastic teabag can release billions of small pieces of plastic (microplastics and nanoplastics) into your beverage.

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Over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction globally due primarily to habitat loss and pollutants including fertilizer and pesticides.

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Ocean bottom currents transport microplastics to the seafloor, which can accumulate in concentrations reaching 1.9 million pieces per square meter.

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A combination of planting more vegetation, using reflective materials on hard surfaces, and installing green roofs on buildings may help cool urban areas susceptible to extreme heat.

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A highly diverse mix of grassland plant species promotes healthy ecosystems and can maximize profits for commercial land owners.

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The total bird population in the U.S. and Canada has decreased by 2.9 billion since the 1970s. Threats to birds include habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.

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It is predicted that 99% of seabird species will ingest plastic waste by 2050, but more effective waste management can reduce this threat.

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Climate change-denying organizations are more likely to have written and distributed texts that downplay the impact of climate change if they have corporate funding, such as from ExxonMobil or Koch family foundations.

Climate change may be causing more Tufted puffins to die by starvation in Alaska.

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