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![a billboard in a rural area says 'wind turbines destroy land value (among other things)']()
![a billboard in a rural area says 'wind turbines destroy land value (among other things)']()
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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![An illustration of a woman in a lab looking up close at a mosquito in a jar]()
![An illustration of a woman in a lab looking up close at a mosquito in a jar]()
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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![A tractor rolls over an agricultural field]()
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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![Collage of person looking out plane window and snippets of boarding pass]()
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.
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![In an aerial view, a customer pumps gas into his car at an Arco station in Los Angeles.]()
![In an aerial view, a customer pumps gas into his car at an Arco station in Los Angeles.]()
Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs
As fuel costs climb, the long-term math shifts toward EVs — but consumer hesitation and infrastructure gaps could slow the transition.
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![A home is severely damaged after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Freeport, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)]()
![A home is severely damaged after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Freeport, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)]()
Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data.
Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.
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![A building with solar panels stands on a lushly tree-lined street, with a sign reading Bryant Community Center]()
![A building with solar panels stands on a lushly tree-lined street, with a sign reading Bryant Community Center]()
How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility
Investor-owned utilities have been slow to ditch oil and gas. The city of Ann Arbor plans to boost access to renewables through a new dual-service model.
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How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture
Scientists studying the plant have discovered a new way to boost the efficiency of rubisco — the enzyme that powers life on Earth — and hope to transfer the trick to crops.
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The secret superpower of Brazil’s vast savanna
The Amazon rainforest gets all the attention, but the neighboring cerrado stores massive amounts of carbon in its peaty soils.
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![Two older women walk gleefully out of a building labeled Crockett County Senior Center]()
![Two older women walk gleefully out of a building labeled Crockett County Senior Center]()
In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniors
How officials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place.
