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The first natural-gas ban in the US just got shot down
A federal court overturned Berkeley's precedent-setting measure for new buildings, putting in jeopardy scores of similar rules.
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In Sweden, a proposed iron mine threatens a World Heritage Site — and the culture that made it
How some UNESCO World Heritage Sites can threaten Indigenous lives.
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![An octopus-like piece of equipment rises from the ocean next to a ship where two men stand, one taking a photo with a camera.]()
A toxin banned decades ago is found in one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean
"No one would expect to find pollutants in such a place."
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Grist’s Temperature Check podcast to premiere third season
The podcast will feature changemakers who made a pivot in their lives or communities to work toward climate justice.
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The largest global gathering of Indigenous leaders begins today at the UN. Here’s what you need to know.
The in-person summit offers leaders a rare opportunity to collaborate on stopping threats to Indigenous lands and lives.
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Massive transmission line will send wind power from Wyoming to California
After 18 years, the TransWest Express line receives final approval.
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What happens when a Black enclave is built by Big Oil
A century after the oil industry attracted Black families to Beaumont, Texas, residents are left battling a climate, housing, and health crisis.
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This dime-sized battery is a step toward an EV with a 1,000-mile range
Two Chicago-area institutions teamed up to develop a solid-state battery that packs a huge energy punch—one that could eventually even power airplanes.
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Midwestern leaders want to sell ethanol in summer despite smog risks
Ethanol was sold for years as a “climate-friendly” fuel, but research says it could harm the planet and your health.
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In Washington state, a new initiative to boost urban tree cover
The Washington Tree Equity Collaborative aims to bring more greenery to underserved communities.
