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How much forest did we lose in 2020? Like, a Netherlands’ worth
Report: Dry, fiery weather is killing the world's trees
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Why the internet fell for the ‘Voltswagen’ April Fools’ Day joke
The electric car craze made the Volkswagen's rebrand seem ... plausible.
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Here’s why Pete Buttigieg’s tax on driving isn’t ready for prime time
Taxing drivers by the mile could disproportionately burden low-income workers, rural communities, and people of color.
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The secret ingredient in Paris’ green public housing
How cannabis can be part of an affordable housing future — not just one for eco-conscious elites.
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Bullshit is everywhere. Here’s what you can do about it
Meet the guys who wrote the literal book on calling bullshit.
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This machine in Texas could suck up companies’ carbon emissions — if they pay
Microsoft, Shopify, and others are backing new carbon-removal projects. Good idea?
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Why authors are saying the ‘natural world’ no longer exists
“Almost no rock, leaf, or cubic foot of air on Earth has escaped our clumsy signature.”
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The U.S. is finally looking to unlock the potential of wave energy
After decades of false starts, the federal approval of a new testing site off the coast of Oregon could give wave energy a much-needed jolt.
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About that ship jammed in the Suez Canal …
The Ever Given is supposed to be a more efficient vessel. Running aground and blocking maritime traffic is ruining that.
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The coal plant next door
Near America’s largest coal-fired power plant, toxins are showing up in drinking water and people have fallen ill. One giant energy company plans to avoid the cleanup costs.
