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Do corporate pledges to fight climate change go far enough?
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 13, 2021
Companies are responsible for most emissions. Now, the means they’re using to go carbon neutral, and the goal itself, are raising questions.
As wildfires rage, infrastructure bill aims to mitigate their impact
Aug 10, 2021
As it stands, the bill would fund several agencies' efforts to predict, control and plan for blazes caused by climate change.
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.
The climate crisis is here. Are insurance companies keeping up?
Aug 6, 2021
Better use of data could help insurers inform future policies.
Does owning a home turn us into worse people?
by
Andie Corban
and Amy Scott
Aug 6, 2021
Vox's Jerusalem Demsas explains how homeownership can drive people to oppose policies that are beneficial for the entire neighborhood.
A California fix for rolling blackouts irks neighbors
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 22, 2021
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently approved a California proposal that prioritizes its own power needs in a crunch.
How will the world respond to the European Union's proposed carbon border tax?
by
Andy Uhler
and Daniel Shin
Jul 19, 2021
Scott Barrett of Columbia University thinks countries may adopt their own trade-oriented approaches to battling climate change.
The unequal effects of climate change
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 16, 2021
Climate change affects every aspect of our lives, but some people are more vulnerable to severe damage and high costs.
Benefits of clean energy far outweigh costs, report shows
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 13, 2021
Clean Energy Futures found that a U.S. transition to 80% clean electricity by 2030 would produce a net benefit over $1 trillion.
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.
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