Climate Desk
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Elizabeth Warren raises the pressure on the military to take climate change seriously
The military, under the command of a global warming-denying president, has gotten away with little to no action addressing climate change. Elizabeth Warren wants to change that.
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Energy equity: Bringing solar power to low-income communities
New initiatives are making renewable solar technology more accessible for the people that need it most.
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Traffic pollution leads to 4 million child asthma cases every year
“We used to think the only real danger roads posed to children was the threat of a car accident. However, now we can see there’s an equally deadly risk: breathing in air pollution."
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An easy, cost-effective way to address climate change? Massive reforestation.
Nature isn't just a backdrop to your Instagram selfie; a new study shows that rebuilding natural habitats is an "essential survival strategy."
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Republicans attack Puerto Rico’s plan to go 100 percent renewable: ‘It’s just unrealistic’
When Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria, it saw the second-longest power outage of all time. Now it's attempting to rebuild with green infrastructure.
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Amazon accused of abandoning 100 percent renewable energy goal
While other big tech companies push forward on renewable energy, Amazon may be going back on its promises to cut ties from oil and gas.
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Climate activists have their next target: The DNC debates
A 90-minute, climate-focused debate between presidential candidates could be a reality in the future, thanks to pressure from environmental groups.
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‘Historic breakthrough’: Norway’s giant oil fund dives into renewables
Oil, out. Renewables, in. More and more national oil funds are beginning to switch gears and invest in green technologies.
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Trump is about to make the pork industry responsible for inspecting itself
The Trump administration wants to speed up the kill line in an industry already known for worker injuries.
