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Chuck Schumer speaks at a rally against a power plant in Queens

New York rejects two new gas power plants as ‘inconsistent’ with climate law

The decision marks a milestone in an ongoing debate over the role of natural gas in net-zero plans.

Emily Pontecorvo Energy November 2, 2021

Blue silhouette of USA with conservative states colored red; solar panels and wind turbines are placed randomly on top of the red states

The secrets to passing climate legislation — even in red states

These Republican states are passing clean energy bills in the name of freedom and economics.

Kate Yoder Politics May 10, 2022

a series of circles with images inside. On the left, Joe Manchin illustrated. Then two bills, Infrastructure and Build Back Better, then Joe Biden

What happened to Biden’s climate policy plans? A visual guide.

RIP Build Back Better (probably)

Alexandria Herr Politics December 21, 2021

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America’s largest inland port is running out of water

The proposed solution — a 31-mile-long pipeline draining Lake Michigan — is dividing residents of Joliet, Illinois.

Adam Mahoney Cities February 24, 2022

Flooded area outside of Shell Norco Facility

Ida’s aftermath shows the risks of petrochemical production in a hurricane zone

A Shell refinery in the heart of “Cancer Alley” has been polluting excessively since the storm passed.

Jake Bittle & Naveena Sadasivam Extreme Weather September 2, 2021

Ground flare at the Exxon SABIC Gulf Coast Growth Ventures petrochemical plant in Portland Texas on Dec, 6, 2021.

As alarm over plastic grows, Saudis ramp up production in the US

President Biden is in the kingdom this week to strengthen ties. Meanwhile, a U.S.-Saudi joint venture on the Texas coast is pumping out toxic chemicals and greenhouse gases.

Mark Schapiro Politics July 14, 2022

California regulators blame a warehouse fire for toxic fumes that displaced thousands. Locals say there’s more to the story.

In a city home to 175 industrial sites, pinpointing blame is a difficult task.

Adam Mahoney Equity January 19, 2022

an older woman with glasses looks through a curtain

Left Behind

What life is like for the last residents of Staten Island's Oakwood Beach.

Joaquim Salles Equity September 21, 2022

Great Kiva at Pueblo Bonito Ruin Chaco Culture National Historic Park New Mexico

Biden proposes 20-year drilling ban near sacred Indigenous site

The plan would stop all future drilling within 10 miles of Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico.

Jena Brooker Uncategorized November 15, 2021

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