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In coal-rich Kentucky, a new green aluminum plant could bring jobs and clean energy
Labor and state leaders wants to land the first new U.S. smelter in 45 years. But the deal won’t happen unless Kentucky can furnish lots of clean energy.
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The Gulf Coast is sinking, making hurricanes like Francine even more dangerous
Hurricane Francine hits low-lying Louisiana. Subsidence could make the storm surge worse.
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Why Mississippi coal is powering Georgia’s data centers
With electricity demand spiking, the Southern Company has opted to keep burning fossil fuels.
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This simple farming technique can capture carbon for thousands of years
Across the world, farmers are turning waste biomass into biochar, improving soils, boosting yields, and creating a new source of income.
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Your guide to voting after a disaster
How to cast your ballot, in person or by mail, if extreme weather disrupts your life.
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Extreme weather 101: Your guide to staying prepared and informed
How to pack a go-bag, get emergency alerts, and find disaster aid.
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Recent Supreme Court decisions are already slowing climate progress
Supreme Court rulings limiting federal authority have upended the legal landscape — and could discourage bold climate policies.
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Hurricane Ernesto arrived way early. It’s an ominous sign.
A third Atlantic hurricane usually doesn't form until three weeks from now. Yet here's Ernesto, bearing down on Bermuda.
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Climate change fueled last year’s extreme wildfires — some more than others
If emissions aren’t curbed, extreme wildfires could become six to 11 times more likely by the end of the century.
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How the 2024 Paris Olympics handled the heat — and didn’t
The summer games can't compete with rising temperatures. Here's what that means for the future of the Olympics.
