Planet Found in Sweet Spot

Astronomers have recently discovered a planet in a "sweet spot" habitable region, relative to the star in its solar system HD 40307, which could potentially have water at its surface. The planet, which is seven times as massive as Earth, is only 42 light-years away in the constellation Pictor. For more information about this discovery, visit http://devel.sn-web01.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/346320/description/Super-Earth_joins_ranks_in_life-supporting_zone.


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Atmospheric CO2 Level Tops 400 ppm

During the week of May 13th, the CO2 level at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii topped 400 ppm repeatedly. Daily levels of CO2 can vary due to weather, and there are seasonal trends as well.

Massive Tornado Outbreak on Tornado Alley

The week of May 19 brings dozens of tornadoes to Tornado Alley in the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.

Kansas Legislator Proposes Bill to Outlaw Sustainability Education

A bill has been introduced in the Kansas legislature this week that would prohibit the promotion of sustainability.
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