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Goodbye, old freeways? How subtraction could address climate change
New research suggests we might be ignoring the easiest way to problem-solve.
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What do NFTs mean for art? And for the Earth?
Yes, the latest crypto craze uses the same dirty blockchains. There’s a better way.
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Lobbying for good? New campaign asks Big Tech to push for bold climate action
The top five U.S. tech firms devote very few resources to lobbying for climate policy, but a new employee-driven campaign could change that.
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‘The world is getting scarier’: How climate change multiplies risk
Michele Wucker's new book analyzes how the world wrestles with uncertainty.
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Apple finally admits its products are difficult to repair
Major tech brands like Apple and Microsoft must now give their smartphones and laptops "repairability" scores in France — and the initial results don’t look good.
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Why the internet fell for the ‘Voltswagen’ April Fools’ Day joke
The electric car craze made the Volkswagen's rebrand seem ... plausible.
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This machine in Texas could suck up companies’ carbon emissions — if they pay
Microsoft, Shopify, and others are backing new carbon-removal projects. Good idea?
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The U.S. is finally looking to unlock the potential of wave energy
After decades of false starts, the federal approval of a new testing site off the coast of Oregon could give wave energy a much-needed jolt.
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Corporate climate pledges earn failing grades from investors
Investors managing $54 trillion are turning up the pressure on top emitters.
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The new symbol of climate action: Hard hats?
Polar bears, recycling bins, and trees are out.