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Earth’s annual e-waste could grow to 75 million metric tons by 2030
Unwanted electronic waste is piling up rapidly around the globe, while collection and recycling efforts are failing to keep pace, a new report shows.
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ClimateWhat lifestyle changes will shrink your carbon footprint the most?
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ClimateHow to protect your home from disasters amplified by climate change
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ClimateWhat data do cities like Orlando need to prepare for climate migrants?
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ClimateWhat Michael Moore’s new film gets wrong about renewable energy
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