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Electrifying news: Solar and wind power has quintupled in a decade
If this keeps up, the U.S. would be on track to 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050.
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Shipping industry takes a page from bitcoin to clean up its act
Turns out the same blockchain behind bitcoin can also be used to cut carbon emissions.
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I love taking long-distance trains. Here’s why I’m thrilled Amtrak might cut them back.
If we want to become a nation of train travelers, increasing the frequency of trains on highly trafficked routes is exactly the right strategy.
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Trump’s trade war is hitting solar workers hard
The solar industry lost jobs for the second year in a row, according to a new report.
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Naw, your iPhone probably isn’t a good climate disaster tool
Apple’s claim was in response to a nonprofit that asks companies about their climate risks and opportunities.
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How driverless cars could work for good instead of evil
A new report says new vehicle technology could exacerbate inequality unless we take the wheel.
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People tend to have strong opinions about nuclear power. Meet a few who changed their minds.
These five people changed their minds about nuclear power. Are you next?
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Remember that $20 million ocean cleanup project? It isn’t working.
Organizers for The Ocean Cleanup say a crew of engineers will make tweaks to the system in the next few weeks.
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How did public land drilling rights become cheaper than a cup of coffee?
Hint: the problem predates the Trump administration
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Patagonia to donate $10 million from Trump tax cuts to green groups
“We’re giving our $10 million tax cut back to the planet,” the company said.
