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Before and after: Satellite images show how Nepal’s green mountainside turned into debris field
COP17: New global architecture for drought resilience launched at UNCCD meet
The UNCCD has launched a Drought Resilience Index and Investment Facility. This initiative aims to strengthen global drought resilience by […]
Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread
SpaceX’s $100 billion bet on Louisiana Starbase: 3,000 jobs, rocket hub – why it matters
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for […]
Nevada Sues Trump Administration Over Colorado River Cuts
The state seeks to block plans for significant water use restrictions over the next decade.
3 Charts That Explain El Niño
With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in […]
Trump Shuns E.V.s and Wind Power, But He’s Pouring Billions Into Batteries
The president may disdain clean energy tech, but energy storage is also crucial for A.I. and defense — and China’s […]
More Companies Are Promising Cloud Seeding Can Make Rain
States are spending millions of dollars on cloud-seeding technology, backed by new data on its effectiveness — and driven by […]