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The Supreme Court’s EPA decision could have been much, much worse
The decision will limit — but not prevent — the EPA’s regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The farmers restoring Hawaii’s ancient food forests that once fed an island
Maui is a hub for GMO research, but Indigenous farmers are trying to bring back the abundant and thriving landscapes of their ancestors.
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Green energy jobs are on the rise as fossil fuel companies lose workers
At least in terms of the job market, 2021 was a good year for renewable energy.
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Climeworks is building a bigger carbon removal plant — and getting some new competition
The company is learning how to scale with "Mammoth," as new direct air capture startups are following in its footsteps.
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Logging is destroying southern forests — and dividing US environmentalists
More than 150 conservation, environmental, and social justice organizations have accused The Nature Conservancy of "promoting false climate solutions."
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What’s wrong with the economy? Climate change, for one.
A new book argues that Corporate America is waking up to climate action. It’s all about the bottom line.
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Extreme heat puts workers in danger. A new report calls for action.
For more than a decade, advocates have pushed OSHA to protect workers from heat-related injuries and death.
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Can virtual reality recreate the overview effect? I took a $50 trip to space to find out.
The view of Earth was awe-inspiring. But my VR headset kept getting in the way.
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June heat waves smash records across the globe
It’s not your imagination: This summer is already hotter than normal.
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With ‘real zero,’ NextEra pushes back against deceptive carbon offsets
Environmental advocates praise the plan and note a few flaws.
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Better late than never: Biden administration unveils new push for offshore wind
The partnership with 11 states could generate enough energy to power 10 million homes.
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