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Ask a Climate Therapist: Why should I plan for my future when I feel we don’t have one?
Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice to a young reader staring down a world of uncertainty.
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![The Afsluitdijk, a causeway between Friesland and North Holland, is seen in an aerial photo taken by a drone.]()
![The Afsluitdijk, a causeway between Friesland and North Holland, is seen in an aerial photo taken by a drone.]()
Climate adaptation funding is scarce. Private investors could help.
A new report highlights how resilience projects from the Netherlands to Malaysia offer a model for tapping private investment to protect cities from climate change.
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The skylines of the future will be made of wood
Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.
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What to expect when you’re expecting the end of the world
Jem Bendell predicted that society would collapse because of climate change. Then he tried to get on with his life.
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How EVs could solve a problem with America’s rickety grid
With "vehicle-to-grid" technology, EVs turn into a vast network of backup power. That could help stabilize the system and accelerate the adoption of renewables.
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Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits
Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites.
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Texas saw a $50B future in clean energy. Then the political winds shifted.
Renewables brought income to ranchers and tax revenue to counties long buffeted by boom-and-bust oil cycles. Policy changes in Washington and unease on the ground threaten that momentum.
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The frantic, high-tech fight to stop climate-fueled dengue fever
Scientists in Brazil and Peru may have found a way to beat mosquitoes at their own game. The U.S. may soon need to do the same.
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Fiber optic cables reveal a serious problem at the heart of modern farming
Tilling helps farmers control weeds and boost soil fertility. But that also degrades a field's ability to hold water and carbon.
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Ask a Climate Therapist: How can I balance my travel itch with guilt about emissions?
Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport advises a reader who loves to travel, but worries about its impact on the planet.
