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A CO2 Direct Air Capture Plant Will Help Extract Oil in Texas. Could This Actually Be Good for the Climate?

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CO2 removed from the air can be used to extract oil, like at this Michigan facility. Photo by U.S. Department of Energy/Flickr.

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July 31, 2019

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We can decarbonize the grid by focusing on lowering the emissions intensity of electricity generation. Pixabay/blickpixel

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July 30, 2019

This Month in Climate Science: Primate Extinctions; Ice-free Greenland; A Dengue Explosion

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July 29, 2019

5 Questions About Agricultural Emissions, Answered

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Beef comprise a significant portion of agricultural emissions.

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July 25, 2019

As India Revises State Climate Plans, Who Should Have a Voice?

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Kids carrying water in the Indian countryside. Photo by Mr. Fink/Flickr

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July 24, 2019

Indonesia Is Reducing Deforestation, but Problem Areas Remain

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July 23, 2019

4 Emerging Concepts that Could Transform Cities

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July 19, 2019

Canada Is Joining an International Agreement to Close Ports to Illegal Fishers. It's a Big Deal for Global Food Security

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July 17, 2019

10 Breakthrough Technologies Can Help Feed the World Without Destroying It

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July 16, 2019

Planes, Trains and (Big) Automobiles: How Heavy Transport Can Reduce Emissions and Save Money

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A fuel-efficient airplane takes off during NASA's Green Flight competition.

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July 11, 2019

Why Sustainable Forestry Is a Good Investment

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July 10, 2019

Will the Start of Forest Fires Season Hamper Indonesia’s Progress in Reducing Deforestation?

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July 10, 2019

Climate Action Will Shape People’s Lives. They Should Have a Chance to Shape Climate Action

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July 9, 2019

Kenyan Herders Are Switching from Cattle to Camels to Adapt to Climate Change

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July 9, 2019

Congo Basin Deforestation Threatens Food and Water Supplies Throughout Africa

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Women model the handmade baskets they use every day in Malolo 2, Republic of Congo.

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July 5, 2019

Slow Progress at Bonn Climate Talks at Odds with the Climate Crisis

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July 3, 2019

Countries' Climate Plans (NDCs) Are Missing a Big Opportunity: Reducing Food Loss and Waste

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July 2, 2019

PODCAST: How Chennai's Water Got to Day Zero

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June 28, 2019

Eskisehir, Turkey Leads on Energy-Efficient Buildings

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Japan Is Leading on Business Climate Engagement. Will Ambitious Policies Follow?

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