Climate Desk
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To clean up space junk, some people grabbed a net and harpoon
The latest efforts to corral space debris employ a wide-ranging bag of tricks including orbital fishing gear, tiny thrusters, and "space feathers."
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How cities can lead on climate change solutions
The latest United Nations climate change report paints a dire picture, but IPCC co-chair Debra Roberts says urban residents have a critical role to play in addressing the crisis.
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California’s battle against climate change is going up in smoke
The state’s 2018 wildfire season released emissions equal to a year of power use.
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Here’s a way to fight climate change: Empower women
Women are disproportionately affected by climate change, says environmentalist Katharine Wilkinson, but she says there are three distinct ways to make a difference.
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Bernie Sanders is the reason why a pro-coal senator is about to take over a powerful energy post
Bernie Sanders doesn’t want the job.
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China is both the best and worst hope for clean energy
China is the world’s biggest polluter but a leader in renewable energy, making it the country to watch at this week's climate summit in Poland.
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Americans have planted so much corn that it’s changing the weather
The Corn Belt is making it rain.
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Trump wants to ramp up coal. Spain has found a way to quit it.
The country is investing $285 million to help the miners left behind — though they are skeptical about the changing economy.