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The aim is to draw key minerals, including lithium and magnesium, from ocean water, desalination plant residue, and industrial waste brine.
With a little art, a little science, and a lot of luck, the niche well-plugging industry is hoping to pick up steam.
As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late.
In an era of rising heat waves, experts weigh in on how to plan for concerts and other large events safely.
New York could see more frequent and destructive blazes, but the state doesn’t have enough forest rangers and firefighters to respond to the growing threat.
Why experts say the Held v. Montana decision could lead to more climate wins in the courts.
The fight over the roadless rule has long focused on the West, but its repeal could fragment some of the last pristine forests in the eastern United States.
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
Nuclear experts aren’t sure the company could manage to make small reactors both cost-effective and scalable.
