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![A person wearing a helmet with a face shield, a yellow vest, and gloves places a large, metallic, rectangular prism on an assembly line]()
Trump’s second term is creating ‘a limbo moment’ for US battery recyclers
The president hasn't directly targeted the nascent industry, but his clean energy rollbacks could hurt it.
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The sneaky way even meat lovers can lessen their climate impact
Mixing vegetables into processed meat can lower emissions — without compromising taste.
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How Big Ag thwarted wetlands protections in Illinois and Iowa
Two years ago, the Supreme Court made it easier to destroy swamps and marshes. Agricultural lobbyists want to keep it that way.
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Solar apprenticeships give Virginia students a head start on clean energy
A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.
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The US government stole the Black Hills. Now it’s clear-cutting them.
The Trump administration wants to fast-track logging in the Black Hills. What could go wrong? A lot, say tribes, scientists, and conservationists.
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As temperatures rise, the US Corn Belt could see insurance claims soar
Crop insurance is a lifeline for farmers. But research shows it's not ready for climate change.
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This snack company is trying to change the way you think about chocolate
Making chocolate wastes most of the cacao plant. Are you ready to try other parts of the cacao fruit?
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![An Energy Star label is displayed on a new washing machine at a Best Buy store as a shopper in the background considers washing machines.]()
How Trump’s latest rollback could raise your utility bills
The Energy Star program has quietly saved Americans billions in energy costs and has slashed emissions. Now it's now on the chopping block.
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![Two men wearing jeans and t-shirts lift a solar panel from the front of a stack of panels on top of a roof, with clear skies behind them]()
A simple tweak to tax law has helped bring solar power to the communities that need it most
The Inflation Reduction Act lets companies sell their clean energy tax credits for cash. Now that benefit is at risk.
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How Trump’s war on climate and equity is impacting ‘woke investing’
Shifting political and regulatory winds have led to fewer shareholder resolutions on environmental and social issues.
