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1. A Beginner’s Guide to Ocean Currents

   Many people misunderstand ocean currents. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Samuel Brightwater•October 27, 2012

2. Surprising Facts About Wildfires

   Here is what wildfires actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Priya Ramanathan•October 27, 2012

3. The Science Behind Wildfires

   Here is what wildfires actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Priya Ramanathan•October 26, 2012

4. A Beginner’s Guide to Microplastics

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains microplastics in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Hannah Solberg•October 26, 2012

5. The Science Behind Composting

   Researchers have learned a lot about composting in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Owen Pritchard•October 25, 2012

6. What’s Really Going On With Deforestation?

   Many people misunderstand deforestation. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Grace Adeyemi•October 25, 2012

7. How Microplastics and Coral Bleaching Are Linked

   Many people misunderstand microplastics. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Avery Lindqvist•October 25, 2012

8. What’s Really Going On With Wetlands?

   Many people misunderstand wetlands. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Hannah Solberg•October 24, 2012

9. Everything You Need to Know About Composting

   Researchers have learned a lot about composting in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Owen Pritchard•October 24, 2012

10. The Hidden Side of Drought

    From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains drought in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

    By Hannah Solberg•October 23, 2012

11. Microplastics, Explained

    What causes the changes linked to microplastics, how air pollution fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

    By Avery Lindqvist•October 23, 2012

12. Drought vs. Ocean Currents: Key Differences

    Many people misunderstand drought. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Nadia Kowalczyk•October 23, 2012

13. Common Myths About Recycling

    Many people misunderstand recycling. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Lucia Ferreira•October 22, 2012

14. How Wildfires and Heat Waves Are Linked

    Researchers have learned a lot about wildfires in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

    By Owen Pritchard•October 22, 2012