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Flooding in Libya a ‘gray swan’ event, but dam infrastructure worldwide ‘not ready’ to meet the demands of a changing climate, expert says
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Flooding in Libya a ‘gray swan’ event, but dam infrastructure worldwide ‘not ready’ to meet the demands of a changing climate, expert says

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How Northeastern researchers are working to solve America’s groundwater crisis

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How Northeastern researchers are working to solve America’s groundwater crisis

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Emperor penguins are Antarctica’s most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction?
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Emperor penguins are Antarctica’s most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction?

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Ending the ‘false argument’ about whether we should adapt to climate conditions or work to mitigate climate change
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Ending the ‘false argument’ about whether we should adapt to climate conditions or work to mitigate climate change

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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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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