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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.

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10 Tips for a Sustainable Friendsgiving

Expert BlogAndrea Collins
The holiday season is a ripe opportunity for us to commit to a lifestyle that matches our green values, incorporate sustainability into our traditions, and set a good example for the next generation. Here are 10 tips to incorporate sustainability…

Time to Act on Climate—with Tax Policy!

Expert BlogMarc Boom
Overhauling our energy tax code is still a way off, but simply extending and updating existing tax incentives could go a long way in setting the stage for deeper climate action.

Denver Restaurants Agree: Wasting Food Is Nuts!

Expert BlogMadeline Keating
Restaurant food waste challenges, like the program created in Denver, are a fun and effective strategy to engage the business sector in food waste reduction.

Denver Solid Waste Management Helps Denverites Save the Food

Expert BlogMadeline Keating
Denver Public Works’ Solid Waste Management (DSWM) team is on a mission to encourage Denverites to consider their own household food choices before trashing--or even composting--their leftovers. Through the Food Matters project, DSWM has integrated several wasted food prevention messages…

IEA: Renewable Energy Has Winning Potential

Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
The International Energy Agency says solar is about to boom (some more) and offshore wind farms could power the whole world—18 times over! If we let them, that is.

COP25 Moves, Need for Climate Action in Chile Remains

Expert BlogCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
Even without hosting a COP in Santiago this December, Chile will need to advance a climate agenda locally as an integral part of addressing the inequities and pressing social demands these past two weeks have brought to the fore.