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The Polar Regions of Earth: Our Planet's Complementary AC Units
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The polar regions of Earth are the areas surrounding the North and South Poles, where extreme cold, sea ice and unique ecosystems shape life at the edges of the planet.
How the Venice Tide Barrier Project Works
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It's a recipe for disaster: Venice is sinking, and the waters around it are rising. Can the controversial MOSE project save Italy's famous city with a series of aqua gates?
Polar Vortex: Everything You Need to Know About Falling Temperatures
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The polar vortex is a large mass of cold air that spins around the North Pole every winter. It is not a single storm but a broad circulation pattern in the atmosphere that helps contain Arctic air in the polar regions.
Carbon Capture-to-fuel Is Here
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We're pulling CO2 out of thin air and transforming it into a fuel. HowStuffWorks looks at the science and how close it is to commercial viability.
Tibetan Glacial Ice Core May Hold Clues About Climate Change
Scientists from The Ohio State University have drilled longest ice core from outside the poles.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
Understand the Difference: Typhoon vs Hurricane
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Typhoon vs. Hurricane: Uncover the differences and similarities between these powerful tropical storms. Learn about their formation and impact.
What If We Put an End to Famine?
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What if we put an end to famine? Explore the hypothetical and discover what might happen if we put an end to famine.
Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?
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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?
Oil Sands: Energy Evolution and Environmental Concerns
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Oil sands are a mixture of clay, sand and water with a small amount of bitumen. Learn about oil sands, find out how energy intensive it is to refine oil sands.