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Climate change could spur severe economic losses, Biden administration says
White House economists warned this week that rising temperatures threaten infrastructure, insurance programs, and human health.
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![A photo of the Washington State Capitol in Olympia.]()
How Washington raised $300 million for climate action from polluters
The state's first "cap-and-invest" auction nearly doubled the price of carbon recently sold in California.
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![Construction equipment works on derailed trains. There is snow on the ground and bare trees in the background.]()
![Construction equipment works on derailed trains. There is snow on the ground and bare trees in the background.]()
The train derailment in Ohio was a disaster waiting to happen
Trains carry hazardous chemicals everyday. They're also dangerously unregulated.
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World Bank leader accused of climate denial says he’s stepping down
When asked about climate change, David Malpass said he’s “not a scientist.” Soon he won’t be a World Bank president either.
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Why are BP, Shell, and Exxon suddenly backing off their climate promises?
As oil giants rake in record-breaking profits, they have begun tapping the breaks on much-publicized initiatives.
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USDA to help farmers navigate the murky world of soil carbon offsets
A new law tasks the agency with creating resources for farmers, but it may not address their biggest concerns.
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![President Joe Biden State of the Union 2023]()
Biden spotlights climate victories in State of the Union. But where do we go from here?
"The climate crisis doesn't care if your state is red or blue."
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Not to be outdone, the EU commits $270 billion to its own Green New Deal
No one wants to be left behind in the growing green economy.
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The unexpected barrier preventing American small towns from accessing federal climate funds
How a little-known federal grant requirement could hinder climate resilience work.
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California’s storms are almost over. Its reckoning with flood insurance is about to begin.
Just 1.3 percent of homeowners in the state have national flood insurance policies.
