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The U.S. is finally looking to unlock the potential of wave energy
After decades of false starts, the federal approval of a new testing site off the coast of Oregon could give wave energy a much-needed jolt.
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The coal plant next door
Near America’s largest coal-fired power plant, toxins are showing up in drinking water and people have fallen ill. One giant energy company plans to avoid the cleanup costs.
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Does charging more for electricity help the planet?
Or is my utility company just greedy?
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How do we doom the planet? Let Saul Griffith count the ways.
Climate change is the fault of Shell … and your BBQ, your stove, your heater, and your car.
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Corporate climate pledges earn failing grades from investors
Investors managing $54 trillion are turning up the pressure on top emitters.
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![Students protesting Harvard to divest from fossil fuels with a gavel in the background]()
![Students protesting Harvard to divest from fossil fuels with a gavel in the background]()
Students find obscure law that could make university fossil fuel investments illegal
A new legal strategy could give Harvard the kick it needs to divest.
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After championing greener building codes, local governments lose right to vote
The construction and gas industries now have more control over the nation's building codes.
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![A photo of the container ship Gjertrud Maersk, anchored off the coast of Virginia Beach on June 29, 2020. The large, blue vessel is topped with hundreds of colorful shipping containers]()
![A photo of the container ship Gjertrud Maersk, anchored off the coast of Virginia Beach on June 29, 2020. The large, blue vessel is topped with hundreds of colorful shipping containers]()
The world’s first ‘carbon-neutral’ cargo ship is already low on gas
Shipping giant Maersk announced plans for a green methanol-powered vessel by 2023. But there isn't enough of the fuel to go around.
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Oil’s biggest lobbying group killed carbon prices. Now it supports them?
Why the American Petroleum Institute is doing a 180 on carbon pricing
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![A photo collage of repeated images of a United States Treasury check and an electric car plugged into a charger.]()
![A photo collage of repeated images of a United States Treasury check and an electric car plugged into a charger.]()
The EV tax credit can save you thousands — if you’re rich enough
Almost 80 percent of the credits are claimed by people making at least $100k a year.
