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Nature and Environment

2020 Is Proving Another Disastrous Year For Our Earth's Climate
The year already has been marked by rising global temperatures, Arcticice melts and intensifying wildfires and storms.
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Orca Who Grieved By Carrying Her Dead Calf For 17 Days Is Pregnant Again
Tahlequah, a killer whale whose devastation pulled at the worlds heartstrings in 2018, is part of an endangered population.
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Tigers Seen In Region Of Western Thailand For First Time In Years
These sightings are extremely encouraging for the future of tigers in our country and beyond, a Thai official said.
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Koalas May Go Extinct In The Wild By 2050 In NSW
A government-backed report said the iconic species is threatened by ongoing habitat loss and may disappear without "urgent" intervention.
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It's Too Late For Us To Fight Climate Change. Instead, Here's How We'll Spend Our Lives.
"My wife and I will leave it to someone else to try and avoid disaster ... weve decided that as long as they can postpone the collapse until were dead, well be OK."
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All NSW Bushfires Contained For First Time In Nearly Six Months
The Rural Fire Service said 24 blazes remain alight across the state, though all are now under control.
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Flood And Cyclone Warnings Issued For NSW And Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned residents in Eastern Australia of the weather conditions as heavy rainfall continues.
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Terrifying Video Shows Bushfire Roar Through Forest In Less Than A Minute
"This is not a pleasant place to be," firefighters said, urging the public to take caution and heed evacuation advice.
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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Between Cuba And Jamaica
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica.
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'From Heartbreak Comes Hope': Koala Rescuers Share Moving Recovery Stories
As scores of koalas battle to recover from Australia's destructive fires, hopeful stories of survivors are emerging.
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