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Climate change
America’s climate crisis and housing crisis are converging to hurt the most...
The most marginalized are bearing the brunt of climate change-fueled extreme weather. A new index shows where help is needed most.
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Explainer
January 19, 2024 8 things to consider when you’re thinking about buying an electric car (or...
The ultimate electric car buyer’s guide: Eight essential questions (and answers) to consider when you’re thinking about a new car.
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Quick read
January 16, 2024 They save both money and energy. Should you buy a heat pump?
They heat your home, not the planet. But what is a heat pump? And should you buy one?
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Deep dive
January 12, 2024 US farmers seek a different kind of green revolution
In the 1970s, industrial-scale agriculture transformed the world's ability to feed hungry populations. As climate change threatens yields...
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Explainer
January 11, 2024 Everything you need to know to save money on an EV in 2024
With instant rebates on EVs in effect, 2024 is a great year to get an electric vehicle.
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People
December 21, 2023 5 reasons to be hopeful: Big wins for the environment in 2023
From climate court battles to cutting methane, here are five big environmental wins in 2023 to give you hope.
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Quick read
December 15, 2023 Muddled myths, rainforest rescuers and belching bovines: The best of Vital...
Ranging from protectors of the rain forest to cow burps, here are five of the best and most popular stories from Vital Signs in 2023.
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Climate change
December 15, 2023 Was COP28 a success? 3 important climate wins you may not have heard about
Three wins that came out of COP28, the U.N. Climate Conference, that you may have missed.
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Deep dive
December 8, 2023 Removing lead from gasoline and paint were major health victories — now we...
Getting lead out of gasoline was a major public health victory. Yet half of American children under 6 tested between 2018 and 2020 still...