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Stuck at work during a climate disaster? A new bill could change that.
Giving workers more of a chance and a choice when extreme weather hits.
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Prison air conditioning is coming too slowly for those who need it most
Rising temperatures, lawsuits, and COVID relief funds are pushing Southern states to finally invest in prison air conditioning.
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School’s out: As temperatures rise, some students sent home because of lack of AC
Many American schools are not prepared for "heat days."
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Will the EPA crack down on pollution from buildings?
26 environmental and public health groups petitioned the agency to phase out fossil fuel-burning heaters.
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Residents of California’s warehouse hub push pause on new development
Not surprisingly, the industry is pushing back.
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A ‘Warehouse’ By Any Other Name
How outdated zoning codes are fueling the sprawl of e-commerce warehouses.
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First all-electric heating mandate for buildings passes in Washington state
Under a new energy code, most new commercial and large multifamily buildings will have to install heat pumps.
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Biden administration lines up $3 billion so low-income families can retrofit their homes
The move will affect nearly a half million households and lower greenhouse gas emissions
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The environmental costs of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
"Fighting around these sites risks generating extreme toxic pollution."
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Your gas stove is warming the climate — even when it’s turned off
A new study says methane leaks aren't limited to oil and gas wells and pipelines.