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Architect Jeanne Gang threads nature into urban landscapes
Gang is among the new generation of designers and urban planners who are working natural forms and habitat into a world of steel and concrete -- for nature's sake and for ours.
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Five gorgeous landmarks threatened by rising seas
Thanks to climate change, postcard-perfect lighthouses, parks, and seaside city blocks could soon be swallowed into the ocean.
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Those who walk together rise up together
New research shows dense, walkable neighborhoods are the hottest spots for environmental and social justice groups.
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Climate change is making private heat islands for people of color
New research suggests that people of color are at a higher risk for extreme heat events.
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Stunningly beautiful video makes San Francisco’s fog look like something out of a fairy tale
People bellyache about San Francisco's iconic fog, but that's because they've never seen it like this.
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How suburban sprawl makes wildfires more deadly
Exurban development patterns not only worsen climate change, they also make residents more vulnerable to one of its effects.
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BART strikes at the heart of a region’s planning problems
The strike has affected about 400,000 area commuters, but it hasn't paralyzed the Bay Area -- because everyone here loves their cars.
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Anthony Foxx, transit booster, confirmed as transportation secretary
The mayor of Charlotte, N.C., was confirmed with a unanimous Senate vote.
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Calgary floods trigger an oil spill and a mass evacuation
Epic floods forced more than 100,000 people to flee their homes last week in Alberta, Canada, prompting questions about the link between climate change and flooding.
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Could Massachusetts become the first state to impose a carbon tax?
Climate activists are pushing a state ballot measure that would tax carbon emissions from gasoline, heating oil, and other fossil fuels.
