In US: The slow way across America
By foot or by bike, a small corps of travelers cross America on a slow route of self-discovery.
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Category: Christian Science Monitor
In West: The drought threatens ranchers
The drought gripping much of the West and Midwest is prompting small ranchers to ponder getting rid of the herds raised through generations.
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In Ill: A town retreats from the water
Valmeyer, Illinois, fled from the raging Mississippi River. As waters rise with climate change, more towns will follow.
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Forecasting the Climate
A group of scientists with an international flavor are starting from scratch to build a new model they hope will put a percentage of certainty into climate forecasts.
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in Wyo: Dying coal, rising renewables
For the first time, renewable energy will produce more electricity for the US than coal, ending a 70-year reign. The trends will continue.
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The resiliency of recycling
Covid and the economy dealt harsh blows to the recycling industry. Here is why it will survive.
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