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5 ways to prepare for El Niño’s extreme weather this winter
From packing an emergency kit to protecting your home, use our guide to get ready for heavy rain, flooding, and snow.
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What to expect as world leaders gather for COP31
With few sweeping new commitments expected, negotiators will tackle unfinished business on climate finance, fossil fuels, and the future of the COP process.
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As the Colorado River shrinks, calls to drain Lake Powell grow
Groups are pushing to drain the lake entirely to reveal its long-submerged rock arches and spires and allow wildlife along the Colorado River to recover.
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These cranberry bogs come with a side of solar
Two Massachusetts projects are the nation’s first to grow cranberries beneath solar panels, in another example of how agriculture and clean energy can coexist.
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Energy
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Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
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How the biggest renewable energy project in US history finally got built
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In eastern Montana, a new oil pipeline comes with perils and a potential payday
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Trump’s EPA is letting America’s leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook
Solutions
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Grist launches new reporting project on the intersection of misinformation and climate disasters
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As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a ‘right to cooling’
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California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later
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The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.
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Chicago has the most lead pipes in the nation. We mapped them all.
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First came the wildfire. Then came the scams.
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Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas
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A guide to the 4 minerals shaping the world’s energy future
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In Arizona, a fight against a deadly fungus is under threat from Trump’s health policies
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They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn’t.
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Trump raised $8 million for Hurricane Helene survivors. Where did it all go?
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Scams are rampant after natural disasters. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Two years after a wildfire took everything, Maui homeowners are facing a new threat: Foreclosure
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How to track disaster spending in your community
Past extreme weather series
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Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator
Swept in on the blue wave, new commissioners plan to tackle power bills, clean energy, and data center accountability.
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Glaciers around the world are endangered — but no two are alike
Globally, glaciers are often lumped into one narrative of loss. These three stories show how they can still surprise us.
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Plastic pollution is putting an old legal doctrine to a new test
Public nuisance lawsuits are testing whether companies can be held responsible for pollution after their products are sold.
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How the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats achieved long-sought trifectas in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action.
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Extreme flooding in the Southwest foreshadows a wild El Niño winter
Historically, the oceanic phenomenon boosts precipitation in the southern U.S. Here's a glimpse at the pain to come.
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As Nebraska seeks to grow, Omaha’s energy capacity is a major hurdle
One of the state's largest utilities needs more power to fuel the region's economic ambitions.
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What a historic ‘blue wave’ midterm means for climate action
Democrats swept Congress and won in red states. Here are the races that matter most for decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.
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Electric aviation is taking off in unexpected ways
Electric aircraft may one day usher in low-carbon travel, but for now they are finding a foothold with paramedics and climate researchers.
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