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Apple uses software to control how phones get fixed. Lawmakers are pushing back.
New right-to-repair laws take aim at “parts pairing,” a practice that undermines independent repair shops and creates e-waste.
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![A technician walks past reverse osmosis membranes at a desalination plant in Carlsbad, California.]()
![A technician walks past reverse osmosis membranes at a desalination plant in Carlsbad, California.]()
Can carbon capture solve desalination’s waste problem?
A startup claims it can store carbon dioxide in the toxic brine produced by desalination plants.
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24 Climate Predictions for 2024
Plastics, taxes, and expensive desserts: Grist reporters weigh in on the climate trends that will shape the year ahead.
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![A man rides an e-bike through Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York City.]()
![A man rides an e-bike through Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York City.]()
As e-bikes grow in popularity, so do calls for safety certification
The Consumer Protection Commission is among those urging manufacturers to have the machines certified by the likes of UL Solutions.
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What happens when solar panels wear out?
The majority end up in landfills. Advocates say we can do better.
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Cleaning up aluminum will be critical to a low-carbon future
As demand for aluminum grows, a new report calls for tighter pollution controls and more recycling.
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In a historic about-face, Apple publicly supports right-to-repair bill
The iPhone maker now says repair access "is good for consumers’ budgets and good for the environment."
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Gulf Coast carbon capture gets $1 billion boost from Biden administration
Texas and Louisiana slated for largest-ever investment in "direct air capture."
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Why e-bike companies are embracing recycling while fighting repair
E-bikes are a climate-friendly way to get around, but the industry opposes laws that would make them easier to fix.
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![A man opens a silver grill, where vegetables are grilling.]()
![A man opens a silver grill, where vegetables are grilling.]()
Your next barbecue could feature an electric grill
Electric grills exist and are rising in popularity — and according to some advocates, they’re just as good at producing delicious food as fossil-fueled alternatives.
