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Are current climate initiatives unfair to developing nations?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Nov 17, 2022
Rahul Tongia of the Brookings Institution argues that a swift, large-scale energy transition is unrealistic for poor countries, and unnecessary.
A power plant that captures carbon is coming to Texas, thanks to federal incentives
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 8, 2022
The plant will generate almost no greenhouse gas emissions, Net Power says. But critics say there are better alternatives.
"Our whole life is in this house": Florida residents begin recovery after Hurricane Ian
by
Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2022
The economic damage from Hurricane Ian could exceed $100 billion.
The case for calculating climate risk into retirement plans
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Oct 5, 2022
Retirees may want to consider climate change risk when choosing a spot to settle down, says Chris Farrell.
Study finds persistent coal ash pollution in lakes
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 3, 2022
Climate events like more intense hurricanes are spreading the byproduct of burning coal to water used for drinking and recreation.
Napa Valley's vineyards are in "climate crisis," winemaker says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 3, 2022
Between heat waves, droughts and wildfires, the grapes of California's wine region are suffering nature's wrath. Producers are trying to adapt.
How do we make roads and bridges more resilient?
Sep 30, 2022
As climate change causes more destruction, the upfront costs of upgrading infrastructure may pay off in the long run.
Delayed relief shipments to Puerto Rico rekindle debate over a century-old shipping law
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 30, 2022
The Jones Act requires that only U.S. ships carry goods between U.S. ports. It also raises costs in Puerto Rico and elsewhere.
Biden pledges an additional $2.9 billion in aid to help fight the global food crisis
Sep 21, 2022
The good news? The world's producing enough food to feed everyone. The bad news? Getting it to hungry people is more expensive.
NYC's delivery drivers depend on e-bikes, but charging and storing them isn't easy
Sep 20, 2022
E-bikes are particularly popular among food delivery workers, and an informal, underground economy has sprung up to support them.
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