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How Building Codes Work
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Strong, well-enforced building codes can save lives and reduce property damage in a natural disaster. But who sets and enforces building codes?
What is a levee?
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Whether they make you think of Hurricane Katrina or Led Zeppelin, levees are a critical safety feature for low-lying areas located near water. Why do they break?
Are personal watercraft destroying the planet?
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Personal watercraft destroying the environment is a cause for major concern. Learn about personal watercraft destroying the environment.
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
Deadly 1948 Donora Smog Launched the U.S. Clean Air Movement
A killer smog 70 years ago helped lead to the first federal air pollution laws.
Is it possible to run a nuclear test without producing radioactive fallout?
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In what may prove to be the first nuclear explosion since 1998, North Korea claims it has conducted an underground test of a nuclear weapon.
How FEMA Works
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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.
How Offshore Drilling Works
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Offshore drilling means combing Earth for new underwater oil reserves. Learn more about offshore drilling and finding oil in the midst of rough seas.
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.