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Five Catastrophic Climate Tipping Points Loom, Scientists Alert

Earth’s proximity to irreversible environmental tipping points calls for a united, global response to combat climate change and adopt sustainable solutions.

Millions of Rural Americans Rely on Private Wells. Few Regularly Test Their Water

More than 43 million Americans rely on private wells, which are subject to a patchwork of state and local regulations, including standards for new construction. But in most cases, residents are free to use outdated wells without having them tested or inspected.

It’s Time to Graduate from One-Time Use Plastic

Every year, up to 12.7 million tons of plastic escape landfills, float down drains, and end up in our rivers and oceans, polluting our planet and harming wildlife.

The Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer Will Surprise You

YOU KNOW ABOUT CIGARETTE SMOKING AND LUNG CANCER. But what would you guess is the world’s second most common cause of lung cancer?