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The 7 climate tipping points that could change the world forever
As the world warms, these Earth systems are changing. Could further warming make them spiral out of control?
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Carbon offsets aren’t enough. We need to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
The terms “carbon offset” and “carbon removal” are often confused. But let’s be clear: carbon offsets don’t actually remove CO2…
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4 in 10 Americans breathe polluted air, with people of color hit hardest
A new report shows how air pollution is shaped by climate change and racism.
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It’s dangerous to be an environmental activist in Latin America. A new treaty is trying to change that.
The agreement, which goes into effect on Earth Day, has been signed by 24 countries in Latin America and the…
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Does Earth Day need a day off?
After 51 years, Earth Day has buckled somewhat under the weight of the world’s environmental problems.
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The art of repeal: illustrating Trump’s toxic legacy — and Biden’s daunting task ahead
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The EPA cut back enforcement during COVID. These researchers are assessing the damage.
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6 reasons 2020 wasn’t as bad for climate change as you thought
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We’re running out of time to flatten the curve — for climate change
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Dying oil companies’ parting gift: millions in cleanup costs
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How we calculated the size of the Southwest’s abandoned oil well problem
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Grist
Where we’re at and where we’re going.
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Electrify everything: why we need to go big on going electric
With global energy demand expected to increase by as much as 58 percent in the next…
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Why the federal government is buying into the promise of 24/7 clean power
How “24/7 clean electricity” could drive a whole new era of energy use.
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Report: California’s water systems are in deep trouble
America has underinvested in its aging water systems. A new study in California highlights the gaps.
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This new bill wants to bring the Green New Deal to a city near you
Representatives Cori Bush and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced a bill that would distribute $1 trillion to cities, towns, and tribes.
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Biden’s Earth Day climate summit: Here’s what’s at stake
Can Biden prove to the world that the U.S. is ready for ambitious climate action?…
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America’s largest coal miners’ union supports clean energy (with conditions)
“Change is coming, whether we seek it or not."…
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Fossil fuel interests say they’re allies of communities of color. The NAACP disagrees.
The storied civil rights organization is warning its chapters of the "top 10 manipulation tactics of the fossil fuel industry."…
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Temperature Check
In the last episode of Temperature Check before the new year, host Andrew Simon and returning co-host Justin Worland look back on the biggest climate stories of 2020 and look ahead to what’s in store for the holiday season.
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