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Natural gas gets a Trump-friendly rebrand as ‘freedom gas’
First, there was "clean coal," then "ethical oil." Now Department of Energy officials have a new nickname for another fossil fuel.
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The Trump administration escalates its fight against climate science
Even Steve Bannon thinks Trump's latest climate plan is too extreme.
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Texans could get a year in prison for protesting pipelines on their own land
Just the ‘intent’ to disrupt a pipeline in Texas could soon cost you $4,000 and a year in prison.
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The bad news about nudges: They might be backfiring
A new study suggests that nudges, small tweaks to help us make smarter decisions, risk being seen as substitutes for larger, more effective policies.
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There are glimmers of a Green New Deal in Inslee’s big new climate plan
The little-known governor of Washington state just unveiled the ambitious second phase of his climate plan, and there are more pieces of the puzzle to come.
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Forget the hype. Here’s the state of clean energy in 6 charts.
Report shows governments aren't backing up their clean energy talk.
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Trump’s New York buildings need to cut emissions or pay millions in fines
De Blasio taunted Trump on climate in his own tower.
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1 in 5 Americans now live in places committed to 100% clean power
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation to power Washington with nothing but clean energy by 2030.
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The tax bill for many big polluters last year: $0
Billions in profits but nothing in taxes.
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A tale of two Washingtons: How Jay Inslee aims to take his climate plan nationwide
Can the Washington governor break through all the talk about the Green New Deal?
