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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.
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In wake of Wikileaks, Clinton’s campaign chair seeks to reassure climate activists
In an exclusive interview with Grist, John Podesta tells us that Hillary Clinton is sincere in her commitment to fighting climate change.
