People and planet Topics View all Climate and energy People and planet Business and innovation Subcategories View all Clean air Food safety Fisheries and oceans Forests Clean water Chemicals and health Environmental justice Climate change August 8, 2024 As one of America's largest utilities doubles down on dirty energy, residents... Duke energy, one of the largest utilities in the U.S., is planning on expanding gas-powered plants in North Carolina, where residents will... Explainer August 7, 2024 Fighting wildfires with fire: Can prescribed burns save our forests? As climate change increases the risk of deadly wildfires, a very old practice is gaining a resurgence to help fight fire with fire. People August 1, 2024 Families celebrate EPA ban on killer paint stripper chemical Methylene chloride, a highly toxic chemical used to strip paint for decades, is being phased out for most uses, thanks to a new rule from... Climate change July 23, 2024 This Boston hospital is prescribing solar energy The Inflation Reduction Act is helping patients use solar power to cut their electric bills and improve their health. Climate change July 17, 2024 Searching for a seaweed to combat cow burps Belching bovines are major emitters of methane in agriculture. A new seaweed food additive could help decrease cows' burps and therefore... Video July 11, 2024 How a family farm in Idaho is taking on climate change The Wittmans are using sustainable farming practices today to ensure their family farm endures changing climate conditions. Climate change July 3, 2024 What has the US done to fight climate change? More than you think. The last few years have seen big climate wins in the U.S. Here are five success stories you might have missed. Q&A July 2, 2024 Will Mexico’s next president, Claudia Sheinbaum, be a climate champion? Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, has a track record of supporting sustainability. What does her election mean for climate... Deep dive June 20, 2024 Hurricanes’ hidden risk: toxic chemicals Hurricanes are obviously destructive, but they also carry a hidden danger — toxic chemicals in the air and water. 1 ... 13 14 15 ... 26 The only climate stories you need, straight to your inbox