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High-tech textiles can protect workers from the heat — but not from their bosses
As the planet warms, laborers need special clothes to cope. But they also need government protections.
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How outdoor programs are adapting to the challenge of extreme weather
This organization helps young people heal through outdoor experiences. It's working around the sweltering Texas summer.
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Spying from space: How satellites can help identify and rein in a potent climate pollutant
Methane levels in the atmosphere are rising. An armada of satellites could help identify leaks from oil fields, landfills, and animal feed operations.
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The delight — and power — of your neighborhood’s unplanned green spaces
Just like an impromptu hangout can be as fun as a formal gala, even an informal green space can provide the benefits you’d get from an official park.
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The lost history of what Americans knew about climate change in the 1960s
It wasn't just scientists who were worried, but Congress, the White House, and even Sports Illustrated.
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Is it possible to build a dream city from scratch?
Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
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Indigenous geography could change how we relate to the Earth
"Geography can be maps. But it can also be something deeply personal, like how we interact with space."
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How Octavia Butler’s 1993 book ‘Parable of the Sower’ predicted our climate reality
Set in 2024, the sci-fi classic shows an America ravaged by climate change. Here's what the book got right — and what we can learn from it.
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How colleges can become ‘living labs’ for combating climate change
Professors are increasingly combining classroom instruction with efforts to "green" campuses.
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Critics of congestion pricing often end up supporting it. Here’s why.
People often resist congestion pricing because they favor the status quo. But seeing benefits firsthand has led residents around the world to embrace it.
