Recent Articles
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As Projects Decline, the Era of Building Big Dams Draws to a Close
Experts say the world has hit 'peak dams,' which conservationists hail as good news for riverine ecosystems
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After a Long Boom, an Uncertain Future for Big Dam Projects
The rise of renewable energy, coupled with increasing social and financial costs of hydro projects, could spell the end of big dams
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Where Water Is Scarce, Communities Turn to Wastewater
As the era of dam building winds down, some regions turn to local and less expensive methods to deliver drinking water
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Utilities Grapple with Rooftop Solar and the New Energy Landscape
The U.S. rooftop solar industry is often portrayed as the victim in a struggle with fossil-fuel-friendly utilities — but the reality is more complex
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Green Groups Harness Data from Space
An increasing number of non-profit organizations are relying on satellite imagery to monitor environmental degradation
