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How a profit-sharing agreement could be a new model for mining on Indigenous land
The unprecedented deal the Shoshone-Paiute struck with a Canadian gold company will test whether mining can align with Indigenous rights.
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![An aerial view of a canal cutting through agricultural fields with huge black solar panels stretched over it]()
California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-megawatt pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
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![the Chinese space station Tiangong is seen orbiting Earth.]()
Data centers gobble Earth’s resources. What if we took them to space instead?
A sci-fi idea is gaining supporters, from billionaires to city councils. Whether it's feasible is another matter.
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![A delegate stands in front of a backdrop for the Second Africa Climate Summit during the opening of the summit in Addis Ababa.]()
![A delegate stands in front of a backdrop for the Second Africa Climate Summit during the opening of the summit in Addis Ababa.]()
Ahead of COP, Africa aims to become the continent of climate solutions
The continent’s 54 nations outline a bold vision for climate action and pledges to present a unified position at the global meeting later this year.
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![Photo of Michael Grunwald beside the book cover for We Are Eating the Earth]()
How do we feed billions without wrecking the planet? A Q&A about our food systems.
From fermented fungi to gene-edited pesticides, Michael Grunwald explores innovative solutions to boost food production while protecting the planet in his latest book.
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Scams are rampant after natural disasters. Here’s how to protect yourself.
To ensure you're working with reliable and trustworthy contractors, ask these questions first.
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States fast-track wind and solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline
Federal tax credits have brought project costs down 30 to 50 percent, advocates say.
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How much carbon can we safely store underground? Much less than previously thought.
Carbon storage “can no longer be considered an unlimited solution to bring our climate back to a safe level.”
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![An illustration of a group of people cooking a communal meal inside a rectangular vignette. Outside of the rectangle, storm-damaged houses and crops show hurricane destruction. Above, dark clouds hover over everything.]()
![An illustration of a group of people cooking a communal meal inside a rectangular vignette. Outside of the rectangle, storm-damaged houses and crops show hurricane destruction. Above, dark clouds hover over everything.]()
Puerto Ricans are devising the food system of tomorrow
Following a history of disinvestment and destructive climate disasters, communities across the archipelago are developing living blueprints of food sovereignty.
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Can offshore wind survive the Trump administration?
Regardless of what happens with Revolution Wind, the government’s pause may set the industry back decades.
