Topic – Sustainability
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Texas groundwater levels have dropped significantly
New study shows
The extraordinary drought that plagued Texas between 2010 and 2011 caused a major drop in the state's groundwater, and future predictions aren't much better
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Seattle aims for carbon neutral by 2050
New plan sets the course
Seattle officials have released a 37-year climate action plan, which is one of the most ambitious city-wide initiatives the US has seen.
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US honey bee depletion could spark food crisis
"One bad winter away"
USDA scientists warn that the continued collapse of American honey bee colonies is leading to a nationwide "pollination disaster".
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UN warns of environmentally induced poverty epidemic
New report urges action
The United Nation's 2013 Human Development Report warns that without serious changes billions of people could be pushed into extreme poverty.
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How climate change threatens sewage plants
"Especially vulnerable"
Sewage treatment plants must be built near waterways, making them prime targets for superstorms like Hurricane Sandy.
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Copenhagen pushing for a zero-carbon future
Carbon-neutral by 2025
Through a wide range of efforts, the Danish capital of Copenhagen is moving rapidly towards becoming a carbon-neutral city.
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