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4:16pm Oct 26, 2020

Science Science

Water On The Moon: NASA Confirms Water Molecules On Our Neighbor's Sunny Surface

by Bill Chappell

The breakthrough suggests that water, vital to life on Earth, could be distributed across more parts of the lunar surface than the ice that has previously been found in cold and dark places.
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5:41pm Aug 27, 2020

Science Science Environment

Water, Water, Every Where — And Now Scientists Know Where It Came From

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Some unusual meteorites suggest that Earth got its water at its start, rather than forming dry and being watered by comets later on.

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Lisa Vrooman

10:47am Aug 17, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Pandemic Electric Bills Are Searing Hot, As Families Stay Home

by Scott Horsley

With lights out in many offices and millions of people plugging in at home, residential power bills are soaring, even as overall electricity consumption slumps during the recession.
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5:05pm Aug 11, 2020

World News World News National Environment Health & Safety

A Prophet Of Soil Gets His Moment Of Fame

by Dan Charles

Rattan Lal, an Indian-born scientist, has devoted his career to finding ways to capture carbon from the air and store it in soil. Today, that idea has a catchy name: regenerative agriculture.
7:02am Jul 30, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

State Utility Shut-Off Moratorium Ends This Week

by Eddie Garcia

A state moratorium on shutting off utilities due to non-payment expires this week. Governor Roy Cooper says a new program is coming.
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5:00am Jul 28, 2020

Environment Environment

Navajo Nation Sees Farming Renaissance During Coronavirus Pandemic

by Laurel Morales

The Navajo Nation is having a farming renaissance in the era of COVID-19. More residents are turning to traditional agriculture as they're under strict travel limits due to the coronavirus.
Rachel Cramer / Yellowstone Public Radio

5:34pm Feb 12, 2020

National National Environment

Beer Waste Helps Montana Town Save Money On Water Treatment

by Rachel Cramer

Brewery waste, fed at the right time at the right dosage to a wastewater treatment plant's bacteria, can be used to treat water. One Montana town is doing just that.

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2:26pm Dec 31, 2019

World News World News Science Environment Health & Safety

Reporters Pick Their Favorite Global Stories Of The Decade

by Marc Silver

The topics range from a ticking time bomb in the Arctic to the art of taking selfies in an ethical way. Here are the stories selected by our contributors.
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12:59pm Nov 18, 2019

National National Environment

Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds

by Laurel Morales

A new report from DigDeep and the U.S. Water Alliance found race is the strongest predictor of water and sanitation access. This has implications for public health.

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Michael Sullivan / NPR

7:01am Nov 09, 2019

World News World News Environment Health & Safety

The Lake That Feeds The Mekong Basin Is Facing A Shortage Of Fish

by Michael Sullivan

As Cambodia kicks off a three-day water festival, fishermen are struggling to make a living in the face of climate change and hydropower dams.
Samantha Reinders for NPR

1:30pm Oct 18, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Forget About The Tap: A City Of 2 Million Has Virtually No Running Water

by Eyder Peralta

Democratic Republic of Congo is the scene of the world's second deadliest Ebola outbreak. But in the city of Goma, some 250 miles from the hot zone, residents have other concerns.

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11:49am Sep 25, 2019

Environment Environment News

North Carolina Awarded $14 Million For Conservation Efforts

by Eddie Garcia

North Carolina is getting a $14 million cash boost to help with environmental preservation and restoration.

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