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Why Solar Geoengineering Should be Part of the Climate Crisis Solution
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The controversial technology of reflecting sunlight away from the planet could help blunt the worst impacts of climate change. Harvard University climate scientist David Keith weighs in.
What Is a Green Roof?
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A green roof is a roof that is covered in plants, which reduces stormwater run-off and lowers cooling costs. Find out how a green roof can help the environment.
How far underground are oil deposits?
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The U.S. consumes 19.1 million barrels of petroleum each day -- almost half of it in the form of gasoline, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight
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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.
What's a brownfield?
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A brownfield are abandoned pieces of land that may be contaminated. Find out more about what a brownfield can do to a community.
How Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Systems Work
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Automatic solar panel cleaning makes solar panels far more efficient. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about automatic solar panel cleaning.
10 Things You Can Do to Help Save Earth
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a defining moment of history. What can you do to make a difference? We've got 10 tips for you.
Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck
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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.
How Landfills Work
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What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.