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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:

Seeking Transformational Energy Technologies Mar 09, 2010

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Does the U.S. need an advanced research projects agency for energy? David Biello reports

Fracking to Free Natural Gas? Feb 28, 2010

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A new technique to shatter shale and get the gas within offers promise--and peril. David Biello reports

The Complex Physics of Clouds Feb 21, 2010

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How well do scientists understand clouds?

What Does Winter Weather Reveal about Global Warming? Feb 11, 2010

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No single weather event proves or disproves the fundamental science of climate change, but extreme weather is what scientists expect from global warming. David Biello reports

Wolverine No Match for Climate Change Feb 04, 2010

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The doughty predator is dwindling, thanks seemingly to less snow as a result of global warming. David Biello reports

Have Wallet Cards Helped Fish? Jan 28, 2010

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Or simply hurt trees and consumer's brains? David Biello reports

How Fast Are Himalayan Glaciers Melting? Jan 21, 2010

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The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change goofs in predicting total meltdown by 2035. But the roof of the world is still losing its icy coat. David Biello reports

Tracking Arctic Wolves in Months-Long Night Jan 07, 2010

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Satellite collars are letting scientists track these mysterious denizens of the far north during the long winter night. David Biello reports

In the 12 Months of 2009 Dec 31, 2009

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David Biello offers a semimusical look back at the year just had by the Earth and its people

Copenhagen's Carbon Debt Dec 18, 2009

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How many greenhouse gas emissions does negotiating a climate change treaty take? David Biello reports