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This really is a climate change election
You might not recognize it from the media coverage, but the issue was critical throughout the campaign.
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A state-by-state guide to climate on the ballot
Read about the races that will impact our climate future.
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U.N. climate conference kicks off under shadow of U.S. election
Negotiators in Marrakech will tackle three big issues related to last year's landmark Paris agreement.
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Climate hawk vs. climate hawk: State carbon tax divides national environmental leaders
A battle over a ballot initiative in Washington state has boiled over onto the national scene.
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The most dramatic climate fight of the election is in Washington state
A climate tax is opposed by some green groups that want a stronger focus on social justice.
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Standing Rock youth bring the Dakota Access fight to Clinton HQ
As conflict in North Dakota worsens without a strong stance from the candidate, the issue comes to her doorstep.
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Exclusive: EPA’s top official commits to doing right by communities of color
“The agency has a lot to prove,” Gina McCarthy told Grist. “And we are going to do that.”
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The 2016 presidential debates all but ignored climate change
In all three presidential debates combined, the candidates spent just 5 minutes on the climate crisis.
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Trump says cities are in decline. Reality says otherwise.
Fox News and Donald Trump would have you believe that cities are becoming more dangerous.
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You’re getting a skewed view of this election
Liberals and conservatives absorb totally different streams of news, thanks in part to social media. Here’s how to broaden your perspective.
