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Want a deal on a heat pump? Team up with your neighbors.

Bulk buying is a tried-and-true way to get discounts on rooftop solar. Now programs aimed at heat pumps are popping up too, helping people save thousands of dollars.

Alison F. Takemura, Canary Media Energy June 14, 2026

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‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees

As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts.

Oliver Milman, The Guardian Migration June 13, 2026

All eyes on the World Cup

This week, we’re talking about how the World Cup is putting a spotlight on climate impacts, and what we can learn from it.

Claire Elise Thompson June 12, 2026

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What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.

Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows.

Kate Yoder Economics June 12, 2026

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What is the best use for old railroad tracks? New Yorkers have opinions.

The fight over an abandoned stretch of railway in Queens reflects a national debate over whether unused track should become parks, transit lines, or both.

Benton Graham Cities June 12, 2026

Nebraska Public Power District’s Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville is the lone nuclear power plant still operating in Nebraska.

Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar

Across the state, nuclear is getting a warm welcome in communities that typically oppose large-scale clean energy projects.

Anila Yoganathan Climate & Energy June 12, 2026

This unfathomably huge fungal network keeps Earth cool and green

Spanning 110 quadrillion kilometers, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are critical allies of plants. They also transport an enormous amount of planet-warming carbon.

Matt Simon Science June 11, 2026