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In an island community already suffering from housing woes, Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says
Waiola Church and Lahaina Hongwanji Mission in Lahaina, Maui engulfed in flames

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In an island community already suffering from housing woes, Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says

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Hurricane Maria offered an opportunity to transform Puerto Rico’s electric grid into a more resilient system. It hasn’t happened
A resident of Puerto Rico tries to connect electrical lines.

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Hurricane Maria offered an opportunity to transform Puerto Rico’s electric grid into a more resilient system. It hasn’t happened

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Human exceptionalism hinders environmental action, Northeastern scientists conclude
Johanna L'Heureux working in the field at Plum Island Estuary

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Human exceptionalism hinders environmental action, Northeastern scientists conclude

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What you can do to prepare your home for extreme heat

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What you can do to prepare your home for extreme heat

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Climate justice: How do we contribute to sustainable development and address climate change at the same time?
mangroves in Kenya

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Climate justice: How do we contribute to sustainable development and address climate change at the same time?

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As climate change accelerates refugee crisis, experts stress the need for a shift in social attitudes, global cooperation
climate change refugees

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As climate change accelerates refugee crisis, experts stress the need for a shift in social attitudes, global cooperation

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Indonesia is building a new capital. Will it be a model amid climate change?
A man walks in shallow water flooding Jakarta

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Indonesia is building a new capital. Will it be a model amid climate change?

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International committee moves closer to treaty on plastic pollution—and this Northeastern policy expert is helping to lead the way
worker standing in a large field of plastic waste

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International committee moves closer to treaty on plastic pollution—and this Northeastern policy expert is helping to lead the way

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Can you overdose on over-the-counter allergy medication?
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Can you overdose on over-the-counter allergy medication?

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Can AI help reduce the risk of climate change disasters?

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Can AI help reduce the risk of climate change disasters?

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What’s behind the toxic algae producing killer shellfish in Alaska?  
Anushka Rajagopalan working with a lab sample

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What’s behind the toxic algae producing killer shellfish in Alaska?  

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How Northeastern is helping Caribbean communities combat climate change and extreme weather
aerial shot of a Caribbean community devastated by a hurricane

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How Northeastern is helping Caribbean communities combat climate change and extreme weather

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