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5 of Earth's Highest Deserts

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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.

How Carbon Capture Works

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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.

Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change

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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.

What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?

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Global warming and climate change are terms often treated like synonyms, but they have different meanings. We'll explain the difference and why both are so important to know.

How Hot Is Too Hot for the Human Body?

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Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes. How hot is too hot for normal daily activity, even for young, healthy adults?

Can scientists clone dinosaurs?

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Dinosaur cloning was first popularized in the movie 'Jurassic Park.' Read about the science of cloning dinosaurs and where we might find dinosaur DNA.

Could scientists resurrect the dodo bird?

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The dodo bird could be brought back from extinction thanks to the recent discovery of an intact dodo skeleton. Read about the recent dodo bird discovery.

Could You Pass This Canadian Geography Quiz?

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If you've traveled around the country, or just know your stuff about Canada, you've found the right quiz. You live here, but how well do you really know the geography of your country? Find out by taking a trip from BC to Newfoundland on this quiz!

The Largest Desert in the World Isn't the Sahara

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If you think the largest desert in the world is hot and sandy, think again. These 10 deserts spanning the globe are massive, but they're not all sunbaked.

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