Sean Parker’s magical wedding among the redwoods did irreparable—yet relatively affordable—environmental damage.

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India has just four percent of the world’s fresh water shared among 16 percent of its people.

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The otter may have captured the internet’s collective heart, but back home, his swagger has been cut to size.

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Environmental regulations and thorny negotiations mean Europe won’t be fracked for at least 15 years.

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The death rate of many of the biggest and oldest trees around the world is increasing rapidly.

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Sea levels are rising at an average of 3mm a year—though some areas are as fast as 12mm. 

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Opinions clash as Shell begins Alaska drilling.

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Fascinating: Japanese designer introduces a wooden lightbulb.

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Profile of Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard, now partnering with WalMart to spread environmental lessons.

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Design-based solutions for water management in India.

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