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Climate change may force 200 million people to migrate, study says
Sep 14, 2021
And the mass migrations could start within a decade, according to a new report from the World Bank.
Investment in solar power key to Biden's green energy goals
Sep 9, 2021
A Department of Energy study out today shows that the U.S. has the potential to power 40% of its electricity needs with solar power.
Wildfires have given parts of the West some of the worst air quality in the world
Aug 27, 2021
Even the East Coast has had air quality issues due to this summer's wildfire smoke.
To control methane emissions, the EPA seeks better ways to measure them
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 23, 2021
Environmental groups argue that the oil-and-gas industry emits nearly twice as much of the greenhouse gas as the agency reports.
Emissions offsets ease travel guilt, but do they reduce carbon footprints?
Aug 17, 2021
The voluntary carbon offsets market is unregulated, with no standard pricing. And offsets may not deliver what they promise.
How the infrastructure bill aims to tackle climate change
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 11, 2021
Among other ways, it would upgrade the power grid and support electric cars and public transit.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
U.N.'s urgent call for emissions cuts means fewer cars, experts say
Aug 9, 2021
Climate scientists say in the U.S., the transportation sector is the largest source of carbon emissions. Expanding public transit is key, they say.
The climate crisis is here. Are insurance companies keeping up?
Aug 6, 2021
Better use of data could help insurers inform future policies.
Lake Mead business struggles to stay afloat as water drops to historic low
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 29, 2021
“It’s a tough season this year,” says Lisa Duncan of Temple Bar Marina. Slips are filled, but the boat launch is closed for now.