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Another 'Grand Canyon' Discovered Beneath Greenland's Ice

Greenland is covered in an ice layer that's up to 2 miles thick. But below the ice, there's a vast terrain of bedrock. Now scientists have found a mega-canyon there, twice the size of the one in Arizona. The hidden canyon is drawing oohs and aahs from scientists around the world.
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Anacostia River Program Teaches More Than Just Fishing

A new pilot program is teaching local kids how to fish on the Anacostia River, while helping them learn more about the environment.

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This Week On Metro Connection: Learning

As local kids head back to school, we'll bring you a show about "learning" — both inside and outside the classroom.

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Have Your Picture Taken With Hong Kong's (Smog-Free) Skyline

The Chinese city is trying something new to placate tourists disappointed by the curtain of smog that now envelops the classic skyline.
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A Cooler Pacific May Be Behind Recent Pause In Global Warming

The Earth's average annual temperature has been rising for decades, but not in the last 15 years — colder winters and hotter summers notwithstanding. Now scientists offer evidence that this "pause" in average warming is because a cooler Pacific is temporarily taking up more heat than usual.
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To Grow Sweeter Produce, California Farmers Turn Off The Water

California's small producers of tomatoes, grapes and other crops are increasingly taking up dry farming, which involves growing crops without watering them for months. The technique, which obviously saves water, can produce more flavorful crops.
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Boosting Public Access To The Chesapeake Bay Watershed

The Chesapeake Bay has more than 11,000 miles of shoreline but only 2 percent of it offers swimmers, boaters and fisherman access to the Bay. We explore the push for more public access.

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Coalition Calls On Dominion Power To Shift To Renewable Sources

As Dominion Power outlines its 15-year plan for providing power to Virginians, an environmental coalition is calling on the utility to rely on more renewable sources.

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Federal Officials Say Virus To Blame For Dolphin Deaths

Federal officials say that a virus is to blame for the death of hundreds of dolphins in Virginia and along the Atlantic Coast.

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STUNNING VIDEO: Pilots' View Of California's Rim Fire

California Air National Guard crews battling the huge blaze have taken some amazing videos as they pass over the flames and smoke.

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