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Bill Gates discusses the work that helped him understand philanthropy.

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Scientists' incredible breakthrough could solve worldwide water crisis with balsa wood

This method could provide drinking water, irrigate crops, cool buildings, and more with no power required.

Health

'About damn time': Michigan ex-governor and others face charges over Flint water crisis

Flint, Michigan may finally see justice done after years of lead poisoning in the city's water supply.

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8 Ways Resigning EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Suppressed Science

11 members of Pruitt’s EPA’s board have a history of downplaying the health risks of secondhand smoke, air pollution, and other hazards.

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Artificial Sweeteners Are Water Pollution Whistleblowers

Some of your favorite diet sodas are helping researchers track pollutants.

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This Website Will Tell You If Your Tap Water Could Be Unsafe

A database offers information on water quality in all 50 states.

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A 22-Year-Old's Ingenious Effort To Remove Plastic Waste From The Pacific Has Raised $31M

The entire effort is based on a remarkably simple process slated to being later this year

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Over 180,000 Calfornia Residents Were Evacuated Over Suddens Fears Of Dam Collapse

Engineers are racing to repair the structure before more rain falls later this week

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You Really Can’t Imagine How Deep The Ocean Is

Those terrifying deep sea creatures? They’re not even halfway to the lowest point.

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Humpback Whale Shoots A Rainbow From Its Blowhole

Something to make you smile after a tough week