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Recycling construction materials and water can make urban agriculture more sustainable. Lauren Moore/USDA

Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities and cities, including

Read more …Urban agriculture isn't as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform...

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An old-growth forest of noble fir trees at Marys Peak in Oregon's Coast Range. Beverly Law, CC BY-ND

Forests are an essential part of Earth’s operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel

Read more …Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection...

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The bow of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Duane, a decommissioned ship deliberately sunk off Florida to serve as an artificial reef. Stephen Frink via Getty Images

When people hear about underwater reefs, they usually picture colorful gardens created from

Read more …Not all underwater reefs are made of coral − the US has created artificial reefs from sunken...

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A blizzard with brutally cold temperatures hit Iowa and neighboring states on Jan. 12, 2024. Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Over the past few days, extremely cold Arctic air and severe winter weather have swept southward into much of the

Read more …Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the...

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  1. Iceland battles a lava flow: Countries have built barriers and tried explosives in the past, but it's hard to stop molten rock
  2. How to prevent America's aging buildings from collapsing – 4 high-profile disasters send a warning
  3. Tahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving
  4. Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here's how to clean your clothes more sustainably
  5. Not all carbon-capture projects pay off for the climate – we mapped the pros and cons of each and found clear winners and losers
  6. Tahoe avalanche: What causes seemingly safe snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and avid skier explains
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