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California Energy Commission to vote on solar-required home building

May 9, 2018
The California Energy Commission is expected to vote today on a proposal that would make the state the first in the country to require new homes be built with solar panels. The proposal, which is expected to pass, would go into effect in 2020 and apply to most new residential buildings of up to three stories. […]

Pope Francis's global metaphor for wealth and climate

Sep 22, 2015
He sees a rich northern hemisphere whose pollution damages the poor in the south.

The green movement heads underground

May 6, 2015
Enter environmentally friendly burials.
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Big rigs get environmental overhaul

Jul 9, 2014
Tech revolution in the trucking industry to bring cheaper goods, cleaner air.

Giving to the environment and animals

Dec 8, 2013
The number of environmental charity groups has been steadily growing over the past decade.

Kiribati: Island nation deals with the consequences of climate change

Nov 26, 2013
Bloomberg's Jeffrey Goldberg speaks about his visit to the island nation threatened by rising sea levels.