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**60-Second Earth**

Tune in every Sunday for quick reports on the science of the environment and the future of energy. It’ll just take a minute!

Latest Episodes:

Extinction May Not Be Forever Mar 31, 2013

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The tools of synthetic biology offer hope for the resurrection of extinct species. David Biello reports

Can a Pope Change the World? Mar 24, 2013

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New Pope Francis I called for protecting the environment, but it remains to be seen how that might happen. David Biello reports

Life Abides, Even in the Deep Mar 17, 2013

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An analysis of the deepest spot in the oceans finds signs of microbial life. David Biello reports

Chavez's Death Could Affect Oil Prices, Production and Pollution Mar 10, 2013

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Hugo Chavez's death may have an impact on the global oil market--and thus on the global climate as well. David Biello reports

Will There Be Enough Water? Mar 03, 2013

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Water demands continue to inch up year after year even as climate change queers supply. Can civilization cope? David Biello reports

How Skynet Could Help Save the Planet Feb 24, 2013

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Machine-to-machine communication offers an opportunity to make the modern world more energy efficient. David Biello reports

Insurance for Global Catastrophes, Whether Asteroids or Climate Change Feb 20, 2013

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Spend a little more time observing meteors or combating climate change, spend a little less time worrying about global catastrophes. David Biello reports

Roses Raise Environment Concerns Feb 10, 2013

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From water use to carbon emissions, raising and distributing roses has an environmental impact worse than many other crops. David Biello reports

Earthworm Invaders Up Soil Greenhouse Gases Feb 03, 2013

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The earthworm invasion of North America is increasing carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from the soil. David Biello reports

Communication Towers Pluck Birds Jan 29, 2013

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Almost seven million birds are killed each year when they fly into communication towers. David Biello reports

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