‘Severe water stress’: why desalination plants are the Gulf’s greatest weakness | Iran
In 1983, the CIA determined that the most crucial commodity in the Gulf was its desalinated potable water.…
The planet is overheating. Why is the news looking away?
Scientists are pretty sure that Earth is hotter than at any time in the last 125,000 years, but…
Spain’s renewables revolution likely to keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar
The Iran war has plunged the world into an overnight energy crisis. The closure of the Hormuz Strait…
Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’ | Climate crisis
Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring…
Statewide tornado drill set for Wednesday morning
A statewide tornado drill will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Here’s what to expect.…
Boil water advisory lifted after Uptown water main break
The boil advisory was issued Monday after a large break at South Carrollton and Panola Street. NEW ORLEANS…
LEGO Surpasses 50% Renewable and Recycled Raw Materials to Make its Bricks
The LEGO Group revealed significant progress in its efforts to increase the use of sustainable materials in its…
EU climate advisers say eat less meat and tax farm emissions – POLITICO
And Denmark is on track to become the first country to tax agricultural pollution after Copenhagen and farmers’…
On This Day | Japan hit by worst earthquake and tsunami in its history in 2011 – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on March 11, 2011. By Greg Torode, Martin Wong and Agencies A farm…
A Most Unusual Lake – NASA Science
Scientists estimate that Earth is home to more than 100 million lakes. Among the most unusual is Lake…
With dam removal on the table, tensions flare between conservationists and Buncombe wastewater officials • Asheville Watchdog
From its headwaters in Transylvania County, the French Broad River flows freely for 75 miles before hitting the…
Coffee Prices Fall Back After 1-1/2 Week Rally
Coffee cup and coffee beans on table by Portumen via Shutterstock May arabica coffee (KCK26) closed down -1.10…