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Volkswagen cancels the U.S. launch of its newest EV

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How scientists rushed to make L.A.’s actual air quality available on your phone

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Philadelphia Whole Foods workers just unionized—just as Trump made it harder for them to get a contract

Philadelphia Whole Foods workers just unionized—just as Trump made it harder for them to get a contract
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This map shows how good Amtrak could be—if only the government would pay

24.01.2025 8

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Trump claims there’s an energy emergency. He’s wrong

23.01.2025 5

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Trump executive orders: How they’ll impact energy, the environment—and your bills

22.01.2025 6

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Don’t donate your junk to L.A. wildfire victims

Don’t donate your junk to L.A. wildfire victims
16.01.2025 7

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Wildfires are still ‘just hype’: Trump’s Energy pick stands by his past comments

16.01.2025 10

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Pollution from the L.A. fires could linger inside homes for weeks

15.01.2025 10

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It doesn’t matter what L.A.’s fire budget was—no city is prepared for climate change

11.01.2025 10

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1.5 degrees of warming has always been a red line for climate. We just passed it

1.5 degrees of warming has always been a red line for climate. We just passed it
10.01.2025 5

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How ‘mountain waves’ are making the LA wildfires even worse

How ‘mountain waves’ are making the LA wildfires even worse

Extreme winds are fueling horrific fires across Southern California, and one particular weather phenomenon called mountain waves is threatening to...

08.01.2025 7

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If you buy a Ford EV, you can still get a free home charger through March

After record EV sales in 2024, Ford is extending a program in which it gives a complimentary home charger and installation to EV buyers. Called the...

07.01.2025 4

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You’re now able to get a tax credit if you buy a Tesla Cybertruck—but it might not last

If you’re looking to buy an electric vehicle, a handful of models now qualify for the federal EV tax credit for the first time—including the...

03.01.2025 5

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Starting January 1, New York will ban PFAS in clothing. Here’s what you need to know

PFAS, also called forever chemicals, have unique properties that make them useful for apparel. They can make clothes stain resistant, water...

30.12.2024 3

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5 stories to read if you’re captivated by trains and want to ride one in 2025

The United States isn’t known for having a robust rail system—at least one that successfully moves people and not just goods. We move a lot of...

27.12.2024 2

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Pennsylvania voted for Trump—but its unions are still pushing for green jobs

Pennsylvania is an energy hub. It’s the second-leading energy-generating state in the country, and the top exporter of electricity across all...

23.12.2024 8

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Did EV sales really slow in 2024? How to actually understand the numbers

Throughout 2024, headlines highlighted a purported slump in electric vehicle sales. Not even Tesla, the top-selling EV in the country, could...

23.12.2024 3

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In 2024, the U.S. added 1,000 new public EV chargers a week—but that’s not nearly enough

In order to get more people to switch from gas cars to EVs, the U.S. needs to have a robust charging network. The Biden administration pledged to...

20.12.2024 5

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Miami’s luxury beachfront properties are sinking much faster than scientists expected

High rises are heavy, and that can cause the ground below them to slowly sink and settle, especially right after they’re constructed. But in...

17.12.2024 5

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Your black plastic spatula contains toxic flame retardants. This group is suing the EPA to stop it

When a recent study found that household items made of black plastic—from kitchen tools like spatulas to takeout containers and even children’s...

13.12.2024 5

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This solar paint could charge your EV any time it’s in the sun

In the future, your electric vehicle could be covered in solar panels—not only on the roof, but all over the exterior of the car—thanks to a...

11.12.2024 3

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Louisiana’s LNG terminals cost taxpayers $7 million for every person they employ

05.12.2024 5

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Amtrak had a record year, with 32.8 million riders. It’ll double that by 2040

04.12.2024 2

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Scientists developed a spray that manipulates UV light and helps veggies grow longer

02.12.2024 3

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Why 1.5 degrees has failed as a climate messaging strategy

26.11.2024 3

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7 miles off the Oregon Coast, scientists are about to start harnessing power from the ocean’s waves

22.11.2024 30

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Toms of Maine is being made with bacteria-filled water, says FDA

19.11.2024 2

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Trump’s pick for energy secretary loves fracking so much, he drank its liquid

19.11.2024 10

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Could AI be used to replace striking workers?

18.11.2024 2

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AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70%

15.11.2024 3

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3 things Biden should do for the environment before he leaves office

14.11.2024 4

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New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years

08.11.2024 10

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Striking NYT workers are asking you to skip Wordle—but they made other games for you to play

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‘Can you imagine if our homepage went down?’ New York Times tech workers go on strike before the election

04.11.2024 3

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A California law has long required warnings for toxic chemicals. Researchers finally know if they work

04.11.2024 7

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Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediately

01.11.2024 60

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Ford will pause F-150 Lightning production through early 2025

01.11.2024 3

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Arizona students just pressured the Tucson school district to pass an aggressive climate resolution

30.10.2024 1

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Women could miss out on the green jobs transition. Here’s how to prevent that

29.10.2024 4

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If you live in the South, get ready to spend fewer days outside

25.10.2024 1

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‘I don’t want to give it up’: Ford CEO Jim Farley has been driving a Chinese EV for months

24.10.2024 2

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How do you vote if the roads are washed out? North Carolina officials are ready for a post-disaster election

24.10.2024 1

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How a Tampa hospital withstood two massive hurricanes

10.10.2024 2

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What is ‘energy poverty’—and why does it keep getting so much worse?

09.10.2024 1

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‘This is just horrific:’ Meteorologists get emotional describing Hurricane Milton’s intensity

08.10.2024 2

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Hurricane Helen is exposing the broken flood insurance system

07.10.2024 3

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The ‘Inconvenience Store’ shows the difficulties of accessing abortion in states with 6-week bans

03.10.2024 10

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The dockworkers strike could cost the economy $3.5 billion a day. Will Biden intervene?

02.10.2024 4

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Switzerland and Italy are redrawing their Alpine border because of melting glaciers

01.10.2024 10

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