Articles by Akielly Hu
Akielly Hu is a former Grist news and politics reporting fellow.
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What it might look like if President Biden really declared a climate emergency
Activists say nothing short of an emergency declaration will address deadly heat — and the fossil fuel dependency driving it.
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A crisis of isolation is making heat waves more deadly
As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late.
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White House takes a crack at much-needed permitting reform
New changes to a bedrock environmental law may help cut red tape for clean energy projects.
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New rule for water heaters could help Americans save energy and money
The Biden administration's proposed efficiency standards could usher in the era of the heat pump water heater.
