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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Letters from Our Readers

One development that Kolbert might have touched on is the emergence of Generation IV (Gen IV) nuclear reactors, which, unlike traditional reactors, are not cooled by water but, rather, by liquid sodium, liquid lead, molten salts, or helium gas.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

Why the green-technology race might not save the planet

Human actions have drastically altered terrestrial and marine environments, affecting ecosystem services.
Economies must prioritize nature protection to ensure long-term sustainability and prosperity.
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fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Climate change sparking bizarre 'temperature flips' around the world

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe temperature flips, increasing risks to humans and the environment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Escalating armed conflict is most urgent threat for world in 2025, say global leaders

Escalating armed conflict is the urgent threat for 2025, but climate emergency poses the greatest concern for the next decade.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Mysterious Startup Is Developing a New Form of Solar Geoengineering

Stardust aims to patent new aerosol technology for cooling the planet, signaling a novel approach to geoengineering.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Climate change sparking bizarre 'temperature flips' around the world

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe temperature flips, increasing risks to humans and the environment.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Escalating armed conflict is most urgent threat for world in 2025, say global leaders

Escalating armed conflict is the urgent threat for 2025, but climate emergency poses the greatest concern for the next decade.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Mysterious Startup Is Developing a New Form of Solar Geoengineering

Stardust aims to patent new aerosol technology for cooling the planet, signaling a novel approach to geoengineering.
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fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

China Authorizes Controversial Hydropower Project in Landslide-Prone Region of Tibet

China's Motuo Hydropower Project aims to boost renewable energy and mitigate water shortages but faces criticism over its risks to communities and natural hazards.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

From Oakland to Saratoga, Los Angeles infernos are a reminder of Bay Area's wildfire vulnerability

The Bay Area must confront its vulnerability to destructive wildfires, similar to those recently seen in Los Angeles.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago

Navigating Climate Justice: Empowering BIPOC Youth with Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The climate crisis threatens Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, worsening environmental hazards and causing heightened exposure to risks like extreme weather and air pollution.
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