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Hurricane Maria was so much worse than we thought

Turns out, Puerto Rico endured the deadliest natural disaster in more than a century.

Eric Holthaus Politics May 29, 2018

The Big Apple plans to take a big bite out of its CO2 emissions

An NYC lawmaker announced legislation that could take the city one step closer to reducing its carbon dioxide emissions 80 percent by 2050.

Zoya Teirstein August 21, 2018

Citizens put renewable energy on this year’s ballots

Across several states, voter-driven initiatives reign in oil-and-gas development while promoting wind and solar.

Jessica Kutz Uncategorized September 29, 2018

Can New York make buildings super-efficient, fast?

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.

Kriston Capps Uncategorized May 6, 2019

A vehicle navigates a flooded street in the Squantum section of Quincy, MA.

Rising seas could wipe out $1 trillion worth of U.S. homes and businesses

A new report says that $1 trillion of U.S. real estate is at risk from rising waters.

Eric Holthaus Equity June 18, 2018

What if a city decides it can live without a freeway?

Inside the push to tear down an Oakland freeway

Nathanael Johnson Cities April 17, 2019

Shipping giants look lustily at the warming Arctic

The warming Arctic is getting safe for ships, which will help melt what’s left

Maria Gallucci Climate & Energy September 24, 2018

A man wears a surgical face mask while crossing a street in the South of Market (SoMA) neighborhood of San Francisco, California, October 13, 2017.

The smoke’s gone, but hearts and lungs still may be in danger months after wildfires

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.

Aaron Glantz & Susie Neilson Climate & Energy December 3, 2018

How businesses need to take charge of going green

To collectively tackle climate change, companies must embrace environmental, social and corporate governance.

Grist Creative Sponsored September 12, 2018

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