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A more collaborative approach to conservation
The longtime logging town of Darrington, Washington is showing how local communities re-engage with the federal forests that surround them.
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The billion-dollar industry between you and FEMA’s flood insurance
Cutting payments to brokers, or selling policies directly to consumers, could save millions. FEMA and insurance companies say it’s not quite that straightforward.
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An EPA rule dramatically reduced smog pollution — in states that haven’t sued to stop it
Dozens of legal challenges have blocked the regulation in 12 states.
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Despite UN talks, the world has no plan to adapt to climate change
Rich countries are dodging responsibility for adaptation aid, infuriating leaders from vulnerable nations.
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How two $100 million pledges shook an ‘old world’ order at COP28
Developed countries have long been expected to pay up for their historical emissions. But now newly rich countries are stepping up, too.
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The hidden death toll of flooding in Bangladesh sends a grim signal about climate and health
New research links more than 150,000 infant deaths to 30 monsoons in the South Asian country.
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Shifting political winds threaten progress on Europe’s green goals
Shaken by global instability and a populist backlash, European nations are retreating from plans to reduce greenhouse gases, promote sustainable farming practices, and boost biodiversity.
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Blue power: Will ocean waves be California’s new source of clean energy?
While there's "great potential" for wave-generated energy, getting projects from the pilot stage to providing commercial power remains a challenge.
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‘I’ll just eat on the way’: A climate activist’s 18-hour sprint through COP28
How Harjeet Singh spends his days trying to influence the fight to save the planet — all while running on little more than a cheese sandwich.
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EV battery repair is dangerous. Here’s why mechanics want to do it anyway.
Fixing car and e-bike batteries saves money and resources — but challenges are holding back the industry.