From waste to watts: How closed landfills can become solar powerhouses
Release Date: 10/08/2024
Fireworks light up the sky – and sometimes the forest
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As the risk of wildfires grows, make sure you know the law and how to have a safe display this Fourth of July. Learn more at
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Climate change could take a bite out of the banana industry
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The ideal places to grow them could get too hot for the fruit. Learn more at
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Newton, Massachusetts, project turns flood problem into pollinator paradise
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With underground tanks and native vegetation, Cheesecake Brook is getting a climate-ready upgrade. Learn more at
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Extreme heat could threaten human health on a massive scale
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If the world warms 1.8 degrees F more, dangerous heat waves could plague an area the size of the U.S. Learn more at
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An electric car share program helps people get around in the Twin Cities
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It’s designed for people who only need a car occasionally. Learn more at
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Proposed gas plants in Wisconsin pose health risks, report finds
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Pollution from the plants could contribute to heart attacks, ER visits, and long-term health harms over decades. Learn more at
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Warmer winters increase West Nile risk
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The disease, transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, can cause fatal neurological damage in some cases. Learn more at
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Climate justice advocates fight for fairness in the face of climate change
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Robert Bullard calls for climate action that repairs past harms and uplifts neglected communities. Learn more at
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After decades of pollution, California community secures $550 million settlement from Chevron
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One environmental advocate says the deal is a step forward for Richmond – but not a full solution. Learn more at
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Chicago environmental justice group calls for transition to electric trucks
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Replacing half of Chicago’s diesel trucks with electric vehicles could dramatically improve health, study suggests. Learn more at
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