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The survey, published the same day Pope Francis said ”no one can ignore” climate change, found that stronger religious convictions often paired with increased doubt in climate science.

Religious beliefs may play an important role in whether someone believes humans are warming the planet by burning fossil fuels, new polls found. The findings come as Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, released his latest papal letter, rebuking the “irresponsible lifestyle” of Westerners and chastising those who try to delay efforts to address the climate crisis or deny its very existence.

Religious Leaders May Be Key to Breaking Climate Action Gridlock, Poll Suggests

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Across Ecosystems, Dead Organisms Help Shape the Living World

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A new paper found that the remnants of “foundation species” strongly influenced the fate of survivors.

Death casts a shadow over life, not only for people but also other animals, plants and entire ecosystems.

Across Ecosystems, Dead Organisms Help Shape the Living World

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North Carolina Sues Chemical Company for Polluting a Nearby Creek

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Since 2023, the city of Durham has fined Brenntag $157,000 for violations related to water contamination.

DURHAM, N.C.—Acetone and ethanol, 1,4-dioxane and “mucilaginous goo.”

North Carolina Sues Chemical Company for Polluting a Nearby Creek

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Why an Activist From Texas Crossed the World to Confront Asia’s Biggest Petrochemical Company

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For the retired shrimper, the 8,000-mile trip to Formosa Plastics’ annual shareholder meeting in Taipei was part of a strategy of being relentless.

The Resistance, Part 2: Three Gulf Coast environmentalists confront Formosa Plastics Corp. at its shareholders meeting.

Why an Activist From Texas Crossed the World to Confront Asia’s Biggest Petrochemical Company

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