Articles by Reporter Emily Pontecorvo
Emily Pontecorvo is a reporter at Grist
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Study: Extinction threatens up to 16% of native US tree species
The United States recognizes eight trees as endangered or threatened. New research suggests that number should be over 100.
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Will the EPA crack down on pollution from buildings?
26 environmental and public health groups petitioned the agency to phase out fossil fuel-burning heaters.
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Will the Inflation Reduction Act jumpstart carbon capture?
The new climate law makes tax credits for the controversial tech more lucrative and easier to access.
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How NYC’s upcoming congestion pricing program will reduce traffic — and cut carbon
A new report analyzes potential fee structures and shows how they would affect traffic, transit, and emissions.
