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Nobody is listening to climate scientists. What if they went on strike?
The bizarre logic of scientists putting a moratorium on science.
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California regulators blame a warehouse fire for toxic fumes that displaced thousands. Locals say there’s more to the story.
In a city home to 175 industrial sites, pinpointing blame is a difficult task.
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Exxon pledges to cut emissions — but not from its oil
Exxon Mobil's new net-zero pledge stacks up poorly, even by oil company standards.
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How mRNA technology could create a new vaccine — against ticks
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. This new vaccine could eventually protect against several of them.
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Flood survivors urge Congress to change inadequate insurance
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Beyond greenwashing: How chain restaurants could actually address their climate pollution
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This coastal town needs federal aid for climate adaptation. Instead it’ll get a military truck.
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Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in Cascadia
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How the Indigenous landback movement is poised to change conservation
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The future of farming? Think artificial intelligence, robots, and drones.
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Pop culture can no longer ignore our climate reality
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Climate change is stressful, scary, and sad. We’re gonna need therapy.
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What Biden's 'smart' border means for climate migration
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‘Don’t Look Up’ and ‘Soylent Green’: Hollywood keeps telling similar stories about the end of the world
The climate disaster movie isn’t new. It also hasn’t changed that much.
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The majority of the world promised to end deforestation. But businesses are standing in the way.
A new report identifies 500 companies and financial institutions that have failed to protect the world's forests.
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Energy Department slammed for funding ‘false’ plastics solutions
Advocates say the agency’s efforts to develop chemical recycling are a “waste of tax dollars.”
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Biden is ending Trump’s war on green appliances — but not very quickly
The Department of Energy reversed Trump’s rules on dishwashers, washers, and dryers, but is behind on reviewing more than 30 standards.
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The boreal of Minnesota could look like Kansas if CO2 emissions remain ‘business as usual’
From Minnesota to the Northwest Territories, researchers are studying dramatic changes in the vast northern forests.
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Brewing a real response to climate change
Innovative leaders in the beer industry are serving up true sustainability along with your brew.
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Freddie Mac is cashing in on the green bond market. Is that a good thing?
Green bonds may not be as sustainable as you think.
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‘Don’t Look Up’ is a Netflix hit. Is that also a win for the climate?
Is it a movie, or is it a climate action campaign? Either way, Julia Fox liked it!
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In the last episode of Temperature Check before the new year, host Andrew Simon and returning co-host Justin Worland look back on the biggest climate stories of 2020 and look ahead to what’s in store for the holiday season.
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