Nairobi looks for new water to ease its growing thirst

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As urban growth and climate change boost demand for water, Kenya's capital is searching for new sources.

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Trump quits pivotal 1992 climate treaty, in massive hit to global warming effort

The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change underpins global efforts to address rising temperatures.

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Oil industry will eye Venezuela warily, experts say

Given Venezuela’s murky political future, few analysts expect a rush to invest the billions needed to pump more oil from the world’s largest reserves.

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Trump’s shadow looms over EU aviation emissions plan

“God only knows what the Trump administration will do” if the EU expands its aviation emissions scheme, an EU official says.

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How clean energy could save us trillions

As clean energy prices fall, a fast transition to renewable energy is the cheapest option on the table. Experts say it could save us trillions in energy costs alone.

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South Carolina’s AI and data center push exposes a racial divide

Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.

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The scientists making antacids for the sea to help counter global warming

The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.

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Opinion: We study glaciers. ‘Artificial glaciers’ and other tech may halt their total collapse

How might we prevent sea-level rise? Satellite-based radar, solar-powered drones, robot submarines and lab-based ‘artificial glaciers’ could all play a role.

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