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New report quantifies the costs of buying a home that has previously flooded
Buying a property that has a history of flooding can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
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The plan to turn blighted houses into a new source of green power for the grid
A California nonprofit is retrofitting homes to make a "virtual power plant" — and fighting gentrification at the same time.
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Is the Biden administration fast-tracking a ‘carbon disaster’ in Alaska?
Documents obtained by Grist show that Congressional Democrats' requests for more time to review ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project have been met with silence.
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How foraging for edible plants helped me connect with my roots
What started as foraging for mugwort in New York City became a new way to think about migration and belonging.
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UK is no longer a cold country and must adapt to heat, say climate scientists
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Record-breaking heat in Europe spurs dangerous air pollution
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Extreme rainfall will be worse and more frequent than we thought, according to new studies
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A key US energy efficiency program has a major flaw — and Pennsylvania is trying to fix it
Indigenous Affairs
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A Native Corporation wants to mine gold on the Kuskokwim River. Alaska Natives say no.
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Australian environmental report finally recognizes Indigenous knowledge
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First climate agreement to center Indigenous voices gains international support
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Indigenous Ogiek win ‘landmark’ reparations ruling from African Court
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As the West burns, House passes major drought and wildfire resilience package
The legislation would prevent fires, bump pay for firefighters, and protect water resources.
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Saying goodbye to the dangerous, alluring scent of gasoline
Electric vehicle makers are grappling with our olfactory attachment to the fuel.
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How a conservative US network undermined Indigenous energy rights in Canada
Internal documents explain why oil and gas interests would benefit from a key Indigenous declaration being ‘defeated.’
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As lawmakers consider climate bill, devastating floods hit central US
Parts of Kentucky and Missouri saw nine inches of rain in just a few hours.
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Here’s what’s in the Senate’s $369 billion for climate and energy
The Democrats’ deal with Manchin is a climate landmark that would also boost fossil fuels.
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Biden’s under-the-radar executive moves would make solar cheaper for low-income renters
Before the Manchin news broke, Biden announced a slate of climate measures.
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Is accepting the end of humanity the key to climate action? This scholar thinks so.
“This is not another ‘before it’s too late’ book. This is a ‘what if it’s already too late?’ book.”
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Manchin, Dems reach deal on climate legislation
The bill would devote $369 billion toward tackling “energy security and climate change."
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