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When is it safe to burn fields? In Thailand, farmers can turn to a new app to check.
Researchers at Chiang Mai University developed a system that aims to reduce deadly smog from agricultural burning, while shifting the blame away from farmers.
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The $1.7 billion bet on American-made EVs, explained by the Secretary of Energy
Jennifer Granholm tells Grist why the Biden administration is paying to convert auto plants into ones that can churn out EVs.
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‘Sip, return, repeat’: How this California city is trying to normalize reusable cups
Restaurants in Petaluma are collaborating on a novel experiment to reduce plastic waste.
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Taking a train during a heat wave? Watch out for ‘sun kinks.’
As tracks heat up, they expand and buckle. That's forcing rail operators to adapt as the climate warms.
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Battle of the bogs: Farmers and EU face off over Ireland’s largest carbon store
Irish farmers have been burning carbon-rich peat to heat their rural homes for generations, but the practice has come under fire.
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The Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, gutting federal environmental protections
Scrapping the legal precedent could send a "convulsive shock" to decades of federal environmental, financial, and healthcare regulations.
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The climate case for mock meats is clear. But who can afford them?
An often insurmountable price barrier is keeping many people from buying plant-based alternatives to beef, pork, and chicken.
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How a ‘citizen map’ is helping Brazil prepare for its next big flood
In the wake of last month’s disastrous flooding, researchers are asking residents to use their smartphone cameras to document the damage and high-water marks.
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The American Climate Corps officially kicks off
This month, the nation will deploy 9,000 people to help guide the country toward a cleaner future.
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How hot weather can tamper with your words
A new study finds that politicians tend to use shorter words in speeches on hot days.
