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After a hurricane, extreme heat poses a serious threat to recovery workers
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
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A regional network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
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Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal protection. It’s still in limbo.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
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Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm
In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.
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The Trump administration’s favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein
Nuclear experts aren’t sure the company could manage to make small reactors both cost-effective and scalable.
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The culture war is coming for your electricity
Utah Republicans are calling for an energy "divorce" from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.
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The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now.
The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in decades.
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The beautiful Venetian plant with a secret climate superpower
Not far from the crowds of Venice, scientists are finding that sea lavender locks away carbon, builds ecosystems, and could help coastal cities weather a warming world.
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Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost?
As the climate changes, mountains and nordic facilities have begun relying more on energy and water-intensive machine-made snow.
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A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.
