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Rain gardens are on the rise in cities, and for good reason

The city’s sewer system, which combines storm runoff and raw sewage in some areas, has a history of overflowing. Instead of flowing into a treatment plant, that toxic mix, along with the sediment, trash and other pollutants storm water washes off streets, ends up in rivers.

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Backed-up pipes, stinky yards: Climate change is wrecking septic tanks

As climate change intensifies, septic failures are emerging as a vexing issue for local governments.

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For Honolulu, rising seas deliver flood risks three ways
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For Honolulu, rising seas deliver flood risks three ways

The biggest source of flooding linked to sea-level rise for Hawaii’s capital city comes not from the sea itself. It comes from underground.
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Philadelphia is using green technology to improve its sewage system
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Philadelphia is using green technology to improve its sewage system

More frequent flooding is overwhelming city drainage systems, sending raw sewage into rivers and streams. But Philadelphia is trying an innovative fix — capturing rainwater before flows into city drains.
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A sinking metropolis

A day in the life of Jakarta—a city drowning in water insecurity.
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Congress hears warnings that cutting renewable energy incentives could drive up costs

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Trump administration moves to end Army Corps’ Florida headquarters lease

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China urged to halt coal power expansion as approvals surge

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Major U.S. banks drop out of climate pledge, raising calls for regulation

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EPA urges White House to eliminate key climate rule

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UN climate talks face tensions over timing of next major report and U.S. withdrawal

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Plastic water pipes leach dangerous chemicals when damaged in wildfires

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Standing up for science: Around the world, scientists protest Trump threats to their work