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Earth and environment
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Challenges in establishing eco-cities within urban agglomeration
Urbanization is threatening global water supplies, but finding a way to balance expansion with sustainable water management between nature, people, and the city water infrastructure.
Climate hope with “positive tipping points”
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Learning energy efficiency networks in Argentina
The Argentinean experience can inform experts on LEEN efforts to make industrial sectors more energy efficient in developing regions.
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How do we know if our adaptations to climate change are successful?
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New database to accelerate innovation in emerging photovoltaics
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