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If Governor Jerry Brown signs the bill, and he’s expected to, California will become the largest economy in the world to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity.
It’s no wonder Spokane managed to pass the new goal with nearly unanimous support from the council -- the city is currently seeing the effects of a warming planet firsthand.
New York City is trying to implement big changes in the sustainability of its buildings. The upfront costs and expectations for different buildings, however, are generating some pushback.
Here's why heat waves cost more than you might think.
Inside the push to tear down an Oakland freeway
Turns out, Puerto Rico endured the deadliest natural disaster in more than a century.
Across several states, voter-driven initiatives reign in oil-and-gas development while promoting wind and solar.
An NYC lawmaker announced legislation that could take the city one step closer to reducing its carbon dioxide emissions 80 percent by 2050.
An increase in ER visits three months after a large California fire raises questions about long-term health effects of blazes raging across the West.
