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What happened to the Great Lakes offshore wind boom?

Offshore wind projects cropped up all over the Great Lakes region in the early 2010s. By the end of the decade, all but one were gone. Developers, though still drawn to the lakes’ powerful winds, have been reluctant to return.

Nicole Pollack, Inside Climate News Energy November 27, 2023

Fire is responsible for a quarter of US forest loss since 2021

Forests worldwide are feeling the fiery effects of climate change.

Jessie Blaeser Wildfires August 22, 2022

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The overlooked climate consequences of AI

Experts say the current hype ignores how AI contributes to emissions, misinformation, and fossil fuel production.

Akielly Hu Technology July 6, 2023

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Why are BP, Shell, and Exxon suddenly backing off their climate promises?

As oil giants rake in record-breaking profits, they have begun tapping the breaks on much-publicized initiatives.

Kate Yoder Economics February 16, 2023

How disaster relief leaves Kentucky’s landslide victims behind

Landslides are one of Kentucky's costliest natural disasters. Climate change is increasing their danger.

Austyn Gaffney & Martha Park Accountability March 8, 2023

Illustration of an elderly woman sitting on a mechanical dugong in the water. She wears elaborate armor and holds a spear, waiting to attack a large trawler ship.

Mousedeer Versus the Ghost Ships

When automated ships threaten their recovering ecosystem, it falls to Ah Ma and the crew of the Mousedeer to fight back.

Dave Chua Climate Fiction January 7, 2025

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Study: Tomatoes grown in lead-contaminated soil appear safe to eat

It's good news for tomato lovers, mixed for urban gardeners.

Chad Small Food July 25, 2022

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Why e-bike companies are embracing recycling while fighting repair

E-bikes are a climate-friendly way to get around, but the industry opposes laws that would make them easier to fix.

Maddie Stone Transportation August 7, 2023

A train rolls past backyards in Camanche, Iowa

Railroaded

In the wake of the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster, other train towns wonder: Are we next?

John McCracken Transportation July 12, 2023

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