Sep 2, 2019

Finding the federal cost of climate change is no simple task

Protesters rally about climate change outside the White House in Washington, DC on November 29, 2015. YURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

With the Fed cutting interest rates about a month ago, we delve into how that affects student loans. Then, with news of Hurricane Dorian looming, we look into what the federal government has invested in climate change. Also, we check out what “van life” is all about.

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How much is the federal government spending on climate change?

by Erika Beras

Sep 2, 2019

Only a fraction of what is being spent on efforts to recover from climate-related disasters.

A view of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in 2017 in Washington, DC.

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“Van Life” is driving a niche market for conversion companies

by Sammy Caiola

Sep 2, 2019

Startups that specialize in outfitting vans for full-time living say there’s plenty of demand from “van lifers” who want customized rigs for working and playing.

Jenn McAmis and Calder Phillips opened West Coast Adventure Vehicles in Oroville, California.

Andrew Nixon for Marketplace

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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