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How might putting a price on carbon work to curb emissions?
Mar 3, 2021
One way to pay directly for the cost of climate damage from fossil fuels is to impose a tax on carbon.
What will it take to keep NYC's subway running after tropical downpours?
Sep 3, 2021
Major improvements to the subway itself — as well as everything above and around it.
For small businesses, extreme heat can mean unexpected costs
Jul 9, 2021
Among them are higher electricity bills, air conditioning upgrades and running cooling misters for customers outdoors.
New wood products plant in Minnesota will create jobs, could help climate
by
Dan Kraker
Aug 9, 2021
The facility would have ancillary benefits for loggers and truckers, and its building materials would keep carbon locked up, expert says.
Musk’s $100 million prize a complement to needed government climate action
Feb 12, 2021
The tech titan is running an innovation contest for carbon-removal technology. But it can only be a small part of the solution.
Drought has California farms destroying crops, rather than pay for water
Aug 16, 2021
The Woolf ranch in California’s Central Valley is scaling down its almond orchards to focus on less water-intensive crops, like tomatoes.
"A lot of crap has gone down" for Iowa farmer, but it's finally harvest time
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Sep 30, 2021
April Hemmes had to replant her soybeans after a frost killed them. But they're coming out better than expected, she says.
Texas blackouts during deep freeze highlight grid challenges
by
Scott Tong
Feb 16, 2021
When it comes to electric power grids, supply and demand need to be in balance.
Improving the restaurant industry could mean higher prices for diners
by
David Brancaccio
, Daniel Shin
and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 1, 2021
The pandemic has revealed some of the long-standing issues within the restaurant industry.
Bill Gates shares his plan for avoiding climate disaster
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Feb 17, 2021
In his new book, Gates explains why investments like making concrete "greener" will prevent extreme climate change.
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