What Your City Can Do to Fight Climate Change

06-24-2014

John Farrell

The Obama administration is pushing power plant regulations to reduce carbon emissions and most states have some sort of renewable energy policy. But there’s plenty of opportunity left for action at the local level; action that can also boost the local economy.

Made in America: Staggering amounts of toxic chemicals

04-15-2014

Richard Denison

Recent spills in West Virginia and North Carolina cast a spotlight on toxic hazards in our midst. But as bad as they are, these acute incidents pale in scope compared to the chronic flow of hazardous chemicals coursing through our lives each day with little notice and minimal regulation.

Africa must work harder to reduce inequality: Annan

05-07-2014

Matthew Mpoke Bigg

(Reuters) - African governments should work harder to reduce inequality that has prevented the benefits of a decade of economic growth from being spread equitably, according to a report by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan released on Thursday.

Research makes desalination cheaper and greener

06-22-2014

Tim Kevin

A new cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly method of desalination that could use up to 80 per cent less energy has been developed by a team of Sydney researchers.

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