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Lorraine Chow

Lorraine Chow is a freelance environmental journalist based in South Carolina.

Kokia drynarioides, commonly known as Hawaiian tree cotton, is a species of flowering plant endemic to Hawaii that is critically threatened due to habitat loss and competition with invasive species. (David Eickhoff/Wikmedia Commons)

We ignore thousands of threatened plant species at our own peril

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10 worst-case climate predictions if global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius

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Ninety-nine percent of seabirds will have plastic in their guts within decades

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100% renewable energy worldwide isn’t just possible, it’s more cost-effective than existing system

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Tiny homes: The potential to ease gentrification, reduce consumerism and help the environment

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The climate crisis may be taking a toll on your mental health

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Juicing gets squeezed out: The latest health craze is here — and not a moment too soon

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