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In East Boston, 'mitigation' for a controversial project may cost residents

When the state approved Eversource's electrical substation in East Boston, it did so with an unusual caveat: It said the company had to do something extra to benefit the community. But, as it turns out, the community may end up helping to pay for those benefits.
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Paeng's high death toll
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What went wrong: Paeng's high death toll

For a country no stranger to tropical storms, the question, then, is why was Paeng so deadly? 
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Waste from thousands of old industrial sites may be released by floods

As sea levels rise, coastal areas face a growing risk of flooding. But humans and environments near urban centers and the ocean may face issues beyond rising water. These areas have also been home to a large number of manufacturing facilities.

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Maui council committee takes action on climate change litigation
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Maui council committee takes action on climate change litigation

The Maui County Council Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee recommended that the full Council approve a resolution to hire special counsel to represent Maui County in litigation against fossil fuel companies.

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Move away from coastal areas while you still can, scientists sound warning on climate change
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Move away from coastal areas while you still can, scientists sound warning on climate change

Scientists say that planning now for an inevitable shift away from the coastal areas is important, rather than waiting for the climate change disasters to strike.

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Climate change, sea level rise prep could cost SFWMD $1 billion
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Climate change, sea level rise prep could cost SFWMD $1 billion

South Florida Water Management District board discusses projects needed to address climate change and sea level rise.
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Large, valuable, private properties will ‘fall into the sea’ because of climate change
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Large, valuable, private properties will ‘fall into the sea’ because of climate change

Ireland may have to endure temperature rise of over four degrees, conference told.

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Nuclear plants gain new life as AI demand for energy rises

Nuclear plants gain new life as AI demand for energy rises

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Congress passed funding bill without disaster aid despite looming hurricane

Congress passed funding bill without disaster aid despite looming hurricane

Alaska Native community moves to escape climate-driven permafrost loss

Alaska Native community moves to escape climate-driven permafrost loss