Groundwater pumping during droughts is straining the state’s underground aquifers, but this approach might help.
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How rising sea levels could damage building foundations
Salty water can seep through cracks, corroding steel supports.
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The bizarre and destructive 2022 hurricane season ends
Hurricane Ian was the fifth-deadliest U.S. hurricane of the past 60 years, and is expected to be a top-10 most destructive storm on record.
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Unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters contributed to devastating storm in Alaska
The remains of Typhoon Merbok wreaked havoc in the state in September. Warm waters enabled it to form much closer to Alaska than normal.
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State, local governments increasingly turn to zoning reforms
State and local governments are rethinking land use policy to cut emissions and improve social outcomes.
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El consumo ‘fantasma’ de electricidad es responsable de hasta el 10% del uso de energía de un hogar
La electricidad que usan tus dispositivos cuando están conectados “en espera” podría estar aumentando tu factura de servicios públicos.
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Teen school board member in Idaho wants to expand climate change curriculum
High school senior Shiva Rajbhandari won a seat on the Boise Board of Education in September.
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Climate change made rain more extreme during Pakistan’s deadly 2022 floods
The disaster killed more than 1,500 people and destroyed over 2 million homes.
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Disasterology: a book review
Increasing vulnerability, inadequate regulations, decaying infrastructure, social and economic inequality, and climate change demand a complete revamping of the U.S. effort to prevent or prepare for disasters, the book argues.
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Warmer, more volatile winters limit lake ice skating opportunities in Vermont
It’s getting more challenging for Lake Morey Resort to maintain its four-mile-long skating track.
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How to reduce food waste from your Thanksgiving feast
About 300 million pounds of food go to waste around the holiday.
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Wisconsin program aims to boost diversity in clean energy economy
Participants in a recent pilot project learned about ways to build their businesses.