“It’s almost like a cult.” Activists shout down rural renewable energy projects
Officials and farmers report threats and intimidation in small Midwest communities that are considering solar and wind farms.
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More heavy-duty storms headed for Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorm winds are expected from Thursday into Friday.
Do heat pumps work in cold places? Here’s what you need to know.
Heat pump technology has come a long way, fast. Newer pumps are even delivering warm air to homes north of the Arctic Circle.
Climate change threatens Pueblo people’s traditional practices
Local conifer forests are endangered by drought stress and extreme heat, which may make plants used in traditional ceremonies scarce.
The little-known physical and mental health benefits of urban trees
Trees slow climate change — and they help people live happier, healthier, and longer lives.
Electric vehicle rebates and tax credits often favor higher-income people
But new federal tax credits could help that change.
Tornado-studded thunderstorms rake West Texas and Oklahoma
Another major rash of severe weather is expected Thursday.
Website pinpoints communities that would benefit from new parks
The site shows where park space could reduce urban heat and provide other benefits.
The EV revolution brings environmental uncertainty at every turn
As demand for electric vehicles ramps up, environmental stumbling blocks have emerged.
Learn more about the climate crisis, from causes to solutions.
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The forgotten story of Jimmy Carter’s White House solar panels
More than four decades ago, President Carter said the U.S. could harness “the power of the sun to enrich our lives as we move away from our crippling dependence on foreign oil.”
How heat pumps of the 1800s are becoming the technology of the future
Innovative thinking has done away with problems that long dogged the electric devices — and both scientists and environmentalists are excited about the possibilities
Myth-buster: Why two degrees of global warming is worse than it sounds
Breaking down the myth that a couple of degrees is no big deal.
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Una organización de justicia climática afronta el calor urbano y más con una campaña en Maricopa, Arizona
La campaña “Limpia y Verde” de Chispa AZ aborda el calor extremo, la calidad del aire y las desigualdades sociales, con un enfoque que resalta las voces de los residentes.
Los jóvenes se preocupan por cosas que importan
Es sumamente importante hablar con los jóvenes sobre temas difíciles.
¿Qué debería hacer durante una inundación? Manténgase alejado del agua.
Entrar en aguas inundadas puede provocar enfermedades, electrocución o incluso ahogamiento.
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Do heat pumps work in cold places? Here’s what you need to know.
Heat pump technology has come a long way, fast. Newer pumps are even delivering warm air to homes north of the Arctic Circle.
The little-known physical and mental health benefits of urban trees
Trees slow climate change — and they help people live happier, healthier, and longer lives.
