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California seeks to make its low-carbon living more affordable
Three new laws promise to make cities denser and fairer.
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LA County moves to ban oil and gas drilling
A unanimous vote from the county’s supervisors means L.A. County could become first in the nation to phase out existing oil wells.
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The climate costs of keeping Line 5 open would be very high
Scientists estimate the pipeline could generate $41 billion in climate damages between 2027 and 2070.
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Nonprofit finds hope against wildfires with unexpected ally: charcoal
To capture carbon and jumpstart forest thinning, Methow Valley couple – and Washington taxpayers – bet on biochar.
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California wants to ban misleading recycling labels. Plastic companies don’t.
A new bill will stop the plastic industry from putting the “chasing arrows” symbol on plastic that can’t be recycled.
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Why reducing lead exposure is part of an Orange County city’s new climate pledge
Santa Ana, California, declared a climate emergency last week -- and simultaneously pledged to protect its residents from lead contamination.
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Democrats are negotiating a once-in-a-decade climate plan
Here's what you need to know about what is in the budget and who could stop it from getting passed.
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Illinois signs landmark clean energy law
The move makes Illinois the first major coal-producing state to commit to a carbon-free future.
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A deadly fungal disease on the rise in the West has experts worried
Researchers haven’t pinned down exactly what’s behind the rise in Valley fever cases or how to stop it. One thing is nearly certain, though: Climate change plays a role.
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2020 was the deadliest year for environmental activists. Here’s why.
Pandemic lockdowns erased safety networks and left environmental defenders more vulnerable to attacks.
