Articles by Akielly Hu
Akielly Hu is a former Grist news and politics reporting fellow.
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‘Phaseout’ or ‘phasedown’? Why UN climate negotiators obsess over language
Expect heated debates over single words — and even commas — at COP28.
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Extreme heat led to a Taylor Swift fan’s death in Brazil. Could it have been prevented?
In an era of rising heat waves, experts weigh in on how to plan for concerts and other large events safely.
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UN: Countries’ current climate action plans would raise emissions
Ahead of COP28, officials warn that nations are "only taking baby steps" to address climate change.
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Maine voters reject effort to create the first statewide public power company
A historic referendum asked voters in Maine if they wanted to replace their privately owned utilities with a publicly owned one.
