Stories Tagged as
Climate crisis
Climate change is going to make buying a home even more expensive
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 28, 2021
A report from the Mortgage Bankers Association says environmental risk will likely lead to higher insurance premiums and loan interest rates.
The renewable energy transition has companies looking out to sea
by
Julia Simon
Sep 27, 2021
Nodules on the ocean floor are rich in cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper. But deep-sea mining has raised environmental concerns.
How ride-hailing accelerates climate change
by
Matt Levin
Sep 24, 2021
A new study finds companies like Uber and Lyft may be a hazard to the planet because of "deadheading."
Need for climate finance front and center at U.N. General Assembly
Sep 22, 2021
Developed countries pledged $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poorer nations mitigate and adapt to climate change.
More companies pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Sep 20, 2021
What do corporate pledges accomplish in the long run? And do they really work to bring about meaningful change?
Does the Federal Reserve have the power to fight climate change?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Sep 17, 2021
The central bank can "be an assist" on climate risk, says economist Claudia Sahm, but Congress sets the priorities.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
Preparing for when the climate crisis hits home
by
Amy Scott
Sep 2, 2021
Hurricane Ida’s damage underscores the need for massive investment to protect and upgrade the nation’s housing stock.
Reusable cups are slowly making a comeback
Aug 17, 2021
And more often than not, local coffee shops are leading the way in continuing reusable mug policies.
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.