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Nature Outlook
The Human Factor in Water Disasters
Decisions about land use and infrastructure have left little space for water, amplifying the effects of natural disasters and climate change.
Scientific American
Expanding Paved Areas Has an Outsize Effect on Urban Flooding
Researchers have finally been able to pinpoint just how much impervious surfaces exacerbate flood levels
The Guardian
As the Water Crisis Deepens, California Finally Passes Groundwater Regulation
California, the only western U.S. state without groundwater regulation, appears poised to change that. But farmers argue regulation would infringe on their property rights.
The Guardian
10 Riskiest Places to Buy Your Seaside Dream Home
As sea levels rise, real estate investments in these seaside metropolises could amount to throwing money into the sea
The Guardian
The Business Cost of Climate Change: What the Science Says
Massive loss from extreme weather in recent years abound, and new research indicates climate risks aren’t leaving any time soon.
The Guardian
12 Ways Communities Will Have to Adapt to Handle Climate Change
Whatever your water crisis, whether drought or flood, these DIY solutions will help you adjust to climate change’s new reality.
The Guardian
Value from Sewage? A New Technology Cleans Up Waste Water
Clean water startup Ostara has built a new sewage treatment technology that reduces water pollution and saves money
The Guardian
Water Tech Startup Aims to Green Manure at Factory Farms
Manure from livestock farms can be environmentally damaging. A new treatment system could clean up its impact, but will that just hide deeper problems...
Nature
Fortresses of Mud
Rising seas threaten the San Francisco Bay Area, home to one of the largest estuaries in North America. But marsh-restoration efforts could hold back...
Inside Climate News
Clean Energy Soared in the U.S. in 2017 Due to Economics, Policy and Technology
President Trump rolled out the antiquated arguments about why clean energy was too expensive and a threat to the grid. But markets and policies...
Inside Climate News
Electric Trucks Begin Reporting for Duty, Quietly and Without All the Fumes
Replacing fleets of medium- and heavy-duty trucks can help cut greenhouse gas emissions and make cities quieter and cleaner.
Inside Climate News
Microgrids Keep These Cities Running When the Power Goes Out
These energy islands are keeping electricity flowing in emergencies and helping integrate wind and solar. They’re keystones to a modern electric grid.
Inside Climate News
Californians Are Keeping Dirty Energy Off the Grid via Text Message
When power demand rises, OhmConnect sends out a text to customers: cut your energy use and you’ll earn money. It’s keeping demand spikes under...
Inside Climate News
Are Electric Vehicles Pushing Oil Demand Over a Cliff?
With China now planning to phase out gas-powered cars, automakers are talking about an all-electric future. It could mean a big drop in emissions.
The Guardian
Procter & Gamble Touts ‘Win-Win’ of Cutting Phosphates in All Laundry Soaps
Global waterways, especially in developing countries, are set to benefit as the Tide manufacturer aims to cut phosphates from all its laundry soaps within...
The Guardian
Greenpeace Report on P&G’s Palm Oil Sources Could Spur Industry Change
By calling out the consumer goods giant on its sourcing practices, the campaign group hopes that other corporations will start to clean up their...
The Guardian
Mom and Pop Forests Struggle to Make Sustainable Harvesting Pay
For family foresters, managing a wood lot means striking a balance between a living legacy and a complex business.
Yale Environment 360
Water in the Bank: One Solution For Drought-Stricken California
A potential answer to California’s severe water shortages is groundwater banking, which involves creating incentives for municipalities, farmers, and other water users to percolate...
Yale Environment 360
Will New Obstacles Dim Hawaii’s Solar Power Surge?
Blessed with lots of sun and keen to cut its reliance on imported oil, Hawaii has moved to the forefront of residential solar installations...
Yale Environment 360
For Cellulosic Ethanol Makers, The Road Ahead Is Still Uphill
While it has environmental advantages over other forms of ethanol, cellulosic ethanol has proven difficult to produce at commercial scale. Even as new production...