Articles by Senior Staff Writer Tik Root
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![Dozens of people line up to register for COP27 in in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.]()
![Dozens of people line up to register for COP27 in in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.]()
Why some experts say COPs are ‘distracting’ and need fixing
The yearly get-togethers are a critical centerpiece for international climate action. But critics say they have outlived their usefulness and are due for an overhaul.
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![A firefighter monitors a controlled burn at Bouverie Preserve on May 30, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California.]()
![A firefighter monitors a controlled burn at Bouverie Preserve on May 30, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California.]()
Controlled burns can provide years of protection against wildfires, new study shows
New research finds that "beneficial" fires can cut the risk of high intensity blazes by 64 percent.
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![About 19 lawn mowers prepare for the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, on June 13, 2022.]()
![About 19 lawn mowers prepare for the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, on June 13, 2022.]()
Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows
“Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.”
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![A man rides an e-bike through Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York City.]()
![A man rides an e-bike through Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York City.]()
As e-bikes grow in popularity, so do calls for safety certification
The Consumer Protection Commission is among those urging manufacturers to have the machines certified by the likes of UL Solutions.
