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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:

How Many Ants Become World Travelers? Aug 18, 2013

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Just how many ant species are humans moving from place to place? David Biello reports

Big Animal Extinction Impoverishes Soil Aug 11, 2013

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Megafauna extinctions prove a key factor in reduced soil fertility. David Biello reports

Desert Shrubs Could Suck Up Carbon Aug 04, 2013

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Planting the shrub jatropha in arid regions worldwide could sequester enough carbon to offset the annual CO2 pollution of China, the E.U. and the U.S. combined. David Biello reports

How to Prevent Another Fukushima Explosion Jul 28, 2013

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A new material for protecting nuclear fuel could cut down on the risk of explosions. David Biello reports

When a Heat Wave Is the Future, You Need Better Air-Conditioning Jul 21, 2013

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Demand for A-C is only going to grow, so we'll need better technologies. David Biello reports

Where's the Best Place to Put a Wind Farm? Jul 14, 2013

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It's not just where it's windiest, according to new research. David Biello reports

Climate Change Alters Soil Bacteria Distribution Jul 07, 2013

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A warmer planet means that heat-seeking microbes will elbow out those that prefer life a bit more chilly, with unknown effects on the planet's ecology. Karen Hopkin reports

Is There a Formula for Better Cities? Jun 30, 2013

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Mathematical rules could allow for better city planning, David Biello reports

To Store More Carbon, Make Grasshoppers Nervous Jun 23, 2013

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Living in a landscape of fear means more of the greenhouse gas driving climate change gets stored in plants. David Biello reports

Climate Change Getting Worse by the Minute Jun 16, 2013

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The world is not on track to reduce, or even restrain global warming. David Biello reports