The UN just handed out an urgent climate to-do list. Here’s what it says.
Time is running short to address climate change, but there are feasible and effective solutions on the table, according to
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Nevada considers plan to restrict water use for Las Vegas residents
The bill would allow water managers to shut off water use for single-family residences in Las Vegas using more than
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Biden proposes first national limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The chemicals, known as or PFAS, have been linked to health problems including certain cancers, liver damage and low birth
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Biden proposes stricter limits on toxic wastewater from coal plants
The proposal comes after the Trump administration weakened regulations that required coal plants to treat polluted wastewater with modern filtration
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Democrats urge EPA to tighten gas flaring restrictions to curb methane emissions
Congressional Democrats said the agency's proposal needs to better regulate routine gas flaring, or the process of burning excess natural
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How did China come to dominate the world of electric cars?
Tech Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next.
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Busting three myths about materials and renewable energy
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign
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Why desalination won’t save states dependent on Colorado River water
Desalination plants can be costly and energy-intensive, and are difficult to manage in an environmentally friendly way, according to water
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Floods devastate Philippines as president declares ‘state of calamity’
The Philippines is ranked among the most vulnerable countries to climate-related disasters, but it is a minor contributor to global climate change. Source link
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