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Russian Wildfire Pictures
The worst known Russian heat wave is fueling hundreds of fires across the country and driving up Moscow's death rate.
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Russia Fires, Pakistan Floods Linked?
The two disasters may be connected by powerful atmospheric forces that are being boosted by global warming, scientists say.
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Photos: Volcano Erupts Under Ice
The second new hot spot on Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano is under a glacier, meaning big steam and major flooding.
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Fires Make "Volcanic" Storm Clouds
A strong blaze can create thunderclouds that funnel smoke and particulates into the stratosphere, scientists say.
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Interactive: Forces of Nature
Create your own hurricane, earthquake, or tornado, and see the effects reverberate throughout the land.
The Green Guide
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Gulf Oil Spill
Is another deep-water disaster inevitable?
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Recovery in the Gulf
Will the Wetlands Be Able to Bounce Back?
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Seafood Crisis
Will there be any fish left in the future?
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The Green Guide Blog
Get tips for everyday green living from National Geographic.
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Step into the field with National Geographic explorers.
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Artificial Reefs
Why fish can't resist sunken ships, tanks, and subway cars.
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Snub-Nosed Monkeys Photo Gallery
The heavy fur of China’s snub-nosed monkey is a boon in subzero winters. Its quirky face could help too.
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Ancestry.com Family History
Your family tree goes back to Phoenicia. So how did your grandparents end up in Phoenix? Find out with Ancestry.com.
