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Dangerous ‘fixes’ for climate
Too often, we humans are determined to run the show.
Feb 14
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A modern fairy tale: Burying trees will 'protect' climate
People proposing to log trees and bury them to fight climate change remind me of children playing with matchsticks.
Feb 2
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A profound disrespect for life
The same societal mindset that took down Renee Good and Alex Pretti razes redwood groves until only a few fragmented stands of giants remain.
Jan 27
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Hope sparks anew for Apache sacred site
Oak Flat supporters get another day in court
Jan 9
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Oak Flat anti-mine hearing is tomorrow
Apache Stronghold leader Wendsler Nosie, Sr., shares thoughts in letter
Jan 6
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Climate models ignore forests' cooling power
Jun 6, 2025
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A modern fairy tale: Burying trees will 'protect' climate
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A profound disrespect for life
Jan 27
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Lessons from my sister for tough times
Feb 5, 2025
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Could things get worse? Don't ask
Thanks to readers and writers who helped carry me through the year
Dec 31, 2025
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Trees rebound on former AZ farmland
Mesquite trees ‘planted themselves’ at a site in Benson, Arizona, once The Nature Conservancy retired a farm near the mature mesquite tree shown here.
Dec 19, 2025
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Amazon trees gorging on extra carbon dioxide
The widening girth of Amazon trees reflects access to more carbs.
Dec 12, 2025
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Plants adapt to climate change using genetic shortcuts
When we consider whether a particular plant or animal can adapt to global warming, we often worry that evolution can take hundreds of years or more to…
Dec 5, 2025
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Beavers grace Las Cienegas, San Pedro
A recent survey of beavers along the San Pedro River in Arizona yielded ample evidence of their helpful presence.
Nov 26, 2025
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Burst bubble of hope about AI collapse
Protests over AI data centers have picked up since this summer’s battle in Tucson.
Nov 21, 2025
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Bill Gates v. Planet Earth
Are plans for AI expansion behind co-founder's newfound heat tolerance?
Nov 11, 2025
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Environmental scientist & journalist posts 1-3 times a week for those who care about and for the Earth.
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