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As climate and conflict collide, Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at the UN
The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.
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‘Why take those jobs away?’: The unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say the U.S. president is pursuing a "personal vendetta" at their expense.
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How to build homes that can survive extreme heat
As heat waves strain the power grid, passive cooling can help homes stay safer when the air goes out.
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The oceans are full of heat, and it’s coming ashore
The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.
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![Construction workers rebuild a home in Altadena, California, one year after the Eaton Fire. California has been waiting for supplemental housing aid from the federal government.]()
![Construction workers rebuild a home in Altadena, California, one year after the Eaton Fire. California has been waiting for supplemental housing aid from the federal government.]()
Congress set to overhaul disaster recovery, speeding up new home builds
A little-noticed section in a bipartisan housing bill could accelerate new construction after major disasters.
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![Stadium staff work before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium]()
![Stadium staff work before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium]()
Workers are risking dangerous heat to keep the World Cup running
A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.
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The nation’s biggest public utility just doubled down on coal, gas, and nuclear
In a revised energy plan, the Tennessee Valley Authority follows Trump administration directives and shies away from solar and wind.
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![The sun beats down on a person pushing a wheelchair down the sidewalk. Taken in Paris during the 2026 heat wave.]()
![The sun beats down on a person pushing a wheelchair down the sidewalk. Taken in Paris during the 2026 heat wave.]()
Why heat is so deadly and how to stay safe
Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do when you’re facing down a heat wave with this guide based on years of Grist reporting.
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How to build a highway in the age of climate change
A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
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The tiny cell that broke a big rule of biology
The discovery of a new nitrogen-fixing organelle could change the way we eventually grow food.
