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How Congress is routing climate policy through the Army Corps of Engineers
A bipartisan bill is poised to fund massive climate adaptation projects — it just doesn’t call them that.
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California regulators reject governor’s pitch for carbon neutrality by 2035
A draft plan says it could be done by 2045, but only with the help of significant carbon capture projects.
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A New York power line divided environmentalists. Here’s what it says about the larger climate fight.
States waited too long to decarbonize, and now they have to make tough choices.
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Wildfires are still catching us off-guard. Congress’ plan to fix that isn’t going anywhere.
How the proposal to connect federal research agencies and improve wildfire research crashed and burned.
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Foraging New York City’s wild, edible margins with Journei Bimwala
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Shoring up coastlines and communities with green infrastructure
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Chronic illness doesn’t stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Ableism does.
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From biblical farming to ancient wayfaring, restoring traditional land practices takes root
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This educator designs curricula to make outdoor education welcoming and culturally accessible to all
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A quiet revolution: Southwest cities learn to thrive amid drought
San Diego, Phoenix, and Las Vegas have embraced innovative strategies for conserving and sourcing water, providing these metropolitan areas with sufficient water supplies to support their growing populations.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Grist: 2021
Reporting back on our commitments.
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The secrets to passing climate legislation — even in red states
These Republican states are passing clean energy bills in the name of freedom and economics.
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Filipino inquiry says polluters are liable for human rights violations
The Philippines lays out a plan for addressing climate change — and holding the biggest polluters accountable.
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The plan to ensure Indigenous peoples have a voice at the UN
At the close of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, leaders call for 'enhanced participation' at the international level.
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Heat pumps do work in the cold — Americans just don’t know it yet
These heating/cooling systems have been called the "most overlooked climate solution." Now they can work in temperatures far below freezing.
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Environmental justice law in New York could prevent new pollution in hard-hit neighborhoods
The state joins New Jersey in passing toughest legislation in country.
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An oil train is set to destroy pristine Utah mountains. Why won’t Biden stop it?
Wildcat speculators, big oil companies, and state officials alike have been salivating over the Uinta Basin’s rich oil deposits for years.
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