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There’s a rule in California that may seem bizarre in a drought-stricken state: in the winter, reservoirs aren’t allowed to fill up completely. In fact, even ...
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Humanity is facing a milestone unparalleled in the history of civilization: for the first time human ingenuity has managed to make seawater available as a ...
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