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Meteorologists and climatologists often have a tough job explaining climate change to the public, especially in places where audiences may be more skeptical of the science. In the Midwest and Great Plains, strong resistance has pushed some out of the field.
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Monarch butterflies travel hundreds and even thousands of miles in their migration to Mexico. Volunteer efforts to tag the butterflies have helped scientists learn more about their journey.
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Illegal dumping is a crime, and a real problem in rural areas. The Oklahoma State University Extension Service and two agencies are hosting a workshop to give law enforcement tools to fight it.
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Late September and early October are peak migration season for the eastern population of monarchs in Oklahoma.
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Much of the research on regenerative farming practices, such as no-till or cover crops, has looked at the benefits to the environment and the soil. Now a new study finds these farming practices also have economic benefits for farmers.
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As concerns mount about “forever chemicals” — also called PFAS — polluting the environment, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced potential litigation against companies that add them to the environment.
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The metals refinery startup, Westwin Elements, is building the nation’s first cobalt and nickel refinery in Lawton.
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A conservation group focused on rivers is asking Oklahomans to keep an eye out for small black caterpillars and the yellowish-brown adult beetles that defoliate invasive tamarisk trees, also known as saltcedar.
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No injuries or deaths were reported following investigations into a train derailment in Marlow Sunday afternoon.
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Oklahoma City and the city’s Water Utilities Trust have settled a lawsuit against an oil company for stealing water and harming protected lands at the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge.