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As the planet gets hotter, the world’s biodiversity is disappearing at a rapid pace. Humans are going to increasing lengths to save what’s left. But to what extent should humans be “playing God” to preserve the planet as we know it?| NPR
Many of New Zealand's unique birds are heading toward extinction. So the country is taking on an ambitious conservation project: eradicating the invasive species that prey on them.| NPR
The home-improvement chain is now one of the companies most caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown. The retailer's history with day laborers is long. So far, it's choosing to keep its distance.| NPR
Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.| NPR
EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.| NPR