Besides physical effects, wildfire smoke can create economic anxiety, isolation, and despair. In rural areas, scientists…
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As climate risks increase, Mississippi River towns look to each other for solutions
Climate change means communities along the Mississippi River are experiencing longer and higher floods in springtime,…
75% of California rooftop solar companies at ‘high risk’ of bankruptcy
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The next frontier in EV battery recycling: Graphite
In the race to build a circular battery industry, one mineral has been overlooked — until…
Berkeley’s gas ban is all but dead. What does that mean for other cities?
Despite another defeat in court, experts say cities still have plenty of options for electrifying buildings.
Will Arizona close a loophole that lets developers build without water?
Despite water woes in “wildcat” neighborhoods, lawmakers may not act.
**** salad: E-Coli from factory farms threaten America’s leafy greens
**** salad: E-Coli from factory farms threaten America's leafy greens rcoleman January 4, 2024 A single…
Burn After Wearing
A mountain of used clothes appeared in Chile’s desert. Then it went up in flames.
In Juneau, Alaska, a carbon offset project that’s actually working
Visiting Alaska is an emissions-heavy prospect. An innovative program has tourists ease that by helping buy…
7 ways to detox your home (and keep it clean) year ‘round
7 ways to detox your home (and keep it clean) year ‘round rcoleman January 3, 2024…