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‘Sip, return, repeat’: How this California city is trying to normalize reusable cups
Restaurants in Petaluma are collaborating on a novel experiment to reduce plastic waste.
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Taking a train during a heat wave? Watch out for ‘sun kinks.’
As tracks heat up, they expand and buckle. That's forcing rail operators to adapt as the climate warms.
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Battle of the bogs: Farmers and EU face off over Ireland’s largest carbon store
Irish farmers have been burning carbon-rich peat to heat their rural homes for generations, but the practice has come under fire.
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These TV shows are leaving emissions on the cutting room floor
As climate themes become more common onscreen, the entertainment industry is also grappling with how to decarbonize.
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The Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, gutting federal environmental protections
Scrapping the legal precedent could send a "convulsive shock" to decades of federal environmental, financial, and healthcare regulations.
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Need a new outfit? Try the library.
Serving looks along with books: For 6 weeks last winter, Dover Public Library offered the city an alternative to fast fashion by lending clothes.
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The climate case for mock meats is clear. But who can afford them?
An often insurmountable price barrier is keeping many people from buying plant-based alternatives to beef, pork, and chicken.
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How a ‘citizen map’ is helping Brazil prepare for its next big flood
In the wake of last month’s disastrous flooding, researchers are asking residents to use their smartphone cameras to document the damage and high-water marks.
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The American Climate Corps officially kicks off
This month, the nation will deploy 9,000 people to help guide the country toward a cleaner future.
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How hot weather can tamper with your words
A new study finds that politicians tend to use shorter words in speeches on hot days.
