Homeowners spent $600,000 on a Hail Mary to save their beachfront homes from flooding. The sand dune collapsed after 3 days, and saved the homes, but was it worth it?

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Salisbury Beach MA after March 10 storm
Salisbury Beach, MA sustained significant coastal erosion after a storm swelled tides to 13.5 feet on March 10, destroying a human-made dune funded by residents.

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The Fed needs to cut rates to help the struggling clean energy sector, Elizabeth Warren says

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Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts at a hearing on Capitol Hill on January 11, 2024.
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

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This winter was weirdly warm — and rough for retailers

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Skiers participate in the 30K Skate/Classic Open Track event of the 50th annual American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Due to the warm and nearly snowless winter, artificial snow was brought in for the 50th annual American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Hayward, Wisconsin in February.

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Greenhouse gas smuggling was as lucrative as cocaine in the '90s. It's back — and the US government is cracking down with 2 new arrests.

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I went car-free in the suburbs when my vehicle needed repairs. I'm happier and healthier, and wish I did it sooner.

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Michael Kavate on his bike with a dog in the basket.
After selling his car, Michael Kavate felt happier and healthier.

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault accepted a record-breaking number of seed deposits amid climate crisis

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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault saw its largest number of new contributors in one day and now holds over 1.2 million seed varieties from 77 countries.

Gen Zers want you to know they are sick of extravagant influencer brand trips

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two women on an influencer brand trip, private jet
Gen Z is tired of seeing influencers sent on lavish trips for free (stock image).

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Scientists want to build 62-mile-long curtains around the 'doomsday glacier' for a $50 billion Hail Mary to save it

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Thwaites Glacier
The Thwaites glacier is the widest on Earth, but it's losing massive amounts of ice each year.

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A grey whale was seen in the Atlantic for one of the only times in the last 200 years. Scientists say it's bad news for the planet.

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Grey whales

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SpaceX launched a satellite that Google will use to map methane leaks for all to see by the end of this year

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satellite against backdrop of space
MethaneSAT is the first of a new wave of satellites designed to pinpoint sources of methane emissions.

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