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COP30’s biofuel gamble could cost the global food supply — and the planet
What was once considered a climate holy grail comes with serious tradeoffs. The world wants more of it anyway.
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This pig’s bacon was delicious. But she’s alive and well.
A company called Mission Barns is cultivating pork fat in bioreactors and turning it into meatballs and other products. Honestly, they're pretty darn good.
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![New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference]()
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Can Mamdani supercharge New York’s clean energy revolution?
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised power to the people. Clean energy advocates want him to take that literally.
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![The exterior of a building that says United Nations Climate Change COP30]()
‘Everyone is exhausted’: First week of COP30 marked by frustration with slow progress
Experts say stifling bureaucratic procedures that are disconnected from the climate crisis have consistently stalled COP negotiations.
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How urban farms can make cities more livable and help feed America
Metropolitan gardens and farms are extraordinarily powerful tools that can improve food security, lower temperatures, and create invaluable gathering spaces.
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Flatwater Free Press and Grist hire Anila Yoganathan to cover climate change in Nebraska
Yoganathan will report local stories, which will be available to republish for free.
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Are we all living in Florida now? The rise of ‘don’t say climate’ politics.
Talking about climate change may be politically radioactive, but adjusting to its effects is no longer optional.
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![Collage of squares containing photos of raised hands. All the squares are yellow, except for one blue square.]()
UN climate talks are built on consensus. That’s part of the problem.
At COP, the requirement that countries find consensus before taking action has stalled climate progress for decades. Experts say there's a better way.
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The EV battery tech that’s worth the hype, according to experts
Major battery breakthroughs seemingly happen every day, but only some of that tech ever leaves the lab. WIRED breaks down what’s actually going to change EVs and what’s just a dream.
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With SNAP in crisis, America’s epic food waste problem has become a lifeline
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
