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Pagan News Beagle: Earthy Thursday, June 23

Scientists in Iceland make a discovery that could help combat climate change. Donald Trump's statements on the California drought are disputed. And a Japanese probe provides a new glimpse at Venus' chaotic weather. It's Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment on Earth and science-related news! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!

When it comes to fighting global warming about the best thing we can do is cut our fossil fuel usage. But there's other things that might help too, many of which rely on cutting edge technology. In Iceland, scientists made a recent breakthrough when they showed it was possible to capture atmospheric carbon in "stone" form.

Donald Trump has made a lot of vitriolic and questionable statement, going back to long before he started running for President. But his comments on science are potentially quite dangerous. At Scientific American, Vanessa Schipani fact checks Trump's denial of the California drought.

Are plastic bags good or bad for the environment? The simple answer would seem to be yes but the truth is more complicated. Paper bags, after all, have their downsides as well. Environmentalist site Grist runs down the costs and benefits of using plastic.

In years past, Venus has sometimes been known as Earth's twin. It's about the same size as Earth, has the same elemental composition, and occupies a similar orbit. But whereas as Earth is full of life, Venus is a deadly world of broiling temperatures and chaotic weather. Now the Japanese probe Akatsuki has given us an unprecedented glimpse at the dynamics behind Venus' tempestuous climate.

Widespread appeals from scientists, global protests, and international conferences so far have failed to push governments seriously towards combating global warming. But could national security concerns do the trick? Apparently water temperatures in some parts of the world have risen so high that they're playing havoc with naval warships.

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