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California’s 2020 drought may have permanently damaged a key underground aquifer

California’s ongoing drought has inflicted lasting harm on its underground water reserves. The over-extraction of groundwater has resulted in aquifer compaction, diminishing the earth’s capacity to store water. In certain areas of Sacramento Valley, land subsidence has exceeded half a meter. This irreversible damage casts a shadow over future agricultural water security, serving as a

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US buried 56 million gallons of highly radioactive waste during Cold War, now experts will use it to make 4.2 metric tons of glass daily

During the Cold War, the Hanford Site was vital to the U.S. nuclear program, generating plutonium but also creating a daunting legacy of hazardous radioactive waste—millions of gallons of it. Vitrification is at the heart of the solution, as it transforms this hazardous material into glass for safer long-term storage. The Vit Plant has started

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‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo

Quarterly profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game giant records overall sales drop Nintendo has reported a jump in profits, as the Japanese game maker’s earnings were buoyed up by a long-awaited refund on Donald Trump’s tariffs.The company said profits surged 53.5% to ¥147.4bn (£694m) over the three months

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Scientists reveal how green roofs cut rooftop temperatures by 40°F

Green roofs offer a solution to urban heat by absorbing sunlight and releasing water. Vegetation shades surfaces and evapotranspiration naturally cools surrounding areas. These living roofs also manage rainwater and provide habitats for urban wildlife. Extensive and intensive systems cater to different building needs and budgets. Cities worldwide are adopting green roofs to combat rising

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