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The 25 Most Polluted Regions in the United States
More than 125 million Americans live in regions where air pollution can be a serious health risk. However, there are areas where the situation is even worse than the already dangerous average. Find out if you live in one of these regions now, and what you can do to minimize risks.

The Worldwide Threat to Coral Reefs and Why It Should Matter to Everyone
Coral reefs are one of nature's greatest treasures, but these fragile ecosystems that take thousands of years to grow are in danger of being destroyed in the next 30 years.

Where Did All the Bees Go & What Does it Mean for Us? The Mysterious Mass Disappearance of Bees
Bees are disappearing at alarming rates across the country, putting fruit, vegetable and nut crops at risk, yet researchers are baffled by the cause.

The 10 Most Polluted Places on Earth
These 10 places, deemed the biggest pollution health risks to adults and children in the world, are affecting over 10 million people.

Why Babies Conceived in Summer Don't Do as Well in School
Kids conceived in June, July or August have lower test scores than other kids ... but why?

10 of the World's Critically Endangered Animals & How Species Make the Endangered List
Thousands of animal species are in danger of becoming extinct throughout the world.

What Exactly is in Every Breath You Take? Pieces of Bugs, Stars and Much More
The air you breathe is teeming with microorganisms from underground, outer space and everywhere in between.

New Plants Being Developed That Eat Toxins and Cleanse Polluted Soil ... But What are the Risks?
Plants can be used to gradually eliminate toxins from soil, but now scientists are trying to speed up the process by genetically modifying plants with genes from rabbits.

The California Wildfires May be Impacting Your Health -- Here's How to Keep YOUR Air Clean
Air pollution from wildfires can easily impact an entire region. Find out the facts about wildfire smoke, and what you can do to get a breath of fresh air.

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