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Why do no other aquatic animals grow to a huge size like whales do?

Justin Baker,

Melbourne, Australia

Does harvesting renewables like solar and wind change the planet slightly? Is there a tipping point where this harvesting becomes as harmful as the effect of fossil fuels?

Christine Wolak,

Dublin, California, US

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