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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!

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Wasted Food Equals Wasted Energy Oct 03, 2010

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Wasting food isn't just bad in its own right, it also represents a profound waste of energy. David Biello reports

Tapping the Power in Hot Rocks Sep 26, 2010

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So-called geothermal power has been around for more than a century. What will it take to heat up this energy source? David Biello reports

Life Is Tough, Especially for Microbes Sep 19, 2010

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A newly discovered extremophile can subsist on a modicum of energy. David Biello reports

Corals Face Catastrophic Bleaching Sep 12, 2010

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This year could be a very bad year for coral reefs, thanks to warm waters as a result of El Nino and climate change. David Biello reports

Carbon Dioxide from Cars, Part 2 Sep 05, 2010

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Transportation is the fastest-growing source of emissions of carbon dioxide. The U.S. aims to change that with stickers. David Biello reports

The Price of Traffic in China Aug 29, 2010

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It's not just the inconveniences of traffic jams that may last for months outside of Beijing, it's also the global climate. David Biello reports

How Will Climate Change Impact Bread?, Part 2 Aug 23, 2010

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Warming temperatures will exacerbate crop-destructive events, ranging from fires to floods. David Biello reports

Keeping Oil Underground in Ecuador Aug 15, 2010

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The United Nations partners with Ecuador in a bid to pay for the privilege of keeping oil underground and a tropical forest undisturbed. David Biello reports

Can Charcoal Slow Climate Change and Improve Agriculture? Aug 08, 2010

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Adding biochar to soil might be a good way to cut pollution from agriculture while improving fertility. David Biello reports

Global Warming Is Undeniable Aug 01, 2010

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Yet more scientific research highlights ongoing climate change--as the U.S. enjoys the hottest July on record. David Biello reports

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