What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment
If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A.
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If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A.
By Brad Plumer and
He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.
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As the event opens with a focus on energy, former President Trump and other leaders are calling for more oil, gas and coal development.
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Conventional toilet paper has a big environmental impact. We’ve got the lowdown on alternatives, from bamboo tissue to bidets.
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Home Insurance Rates in America Are Wildly Distorted. Here’s Why.
Climate change is driving rates higher, but not always in areas with the greatest risk.
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As Solar Power Surges, U.S. Wind Is in Trouble
A 2022 climate law was expected to set off a boom in renewable energy. So far, that’s only come partly true.
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The Vanishing Islands That Failed to Vanish
Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown.
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Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.
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Have Climate Questions? Get Answers Here.
What’s causing global warming? How can we fix it? This interactive F.A.Q. will tackle your climate questions big and small.
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A.I.’s Insatiable Appetite for Energy
The soaring electricity demands of data centers and A.I. are straining the grid in some areas, pushing up emissions and slowing the energy transition.
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How the Home Insurance Market Became So Distorted
Climate change and widely varied state regulations could mean you’re paying too much or far too little to insure your home.
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A Seismic Supreme Court Decision
Here’s how the end of the Chevron doctrine could affect climate regulation.
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Biden vs. Trump on Climate Policy
Ahead of the first presidential debate, we examined the climate stakes in this year’s election.
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The Heat Crisis Is a Housing Crisis
A lack of affordable housing and high energy costs are making Americans more vulnerable to record-breaking heat, public health experts say.
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Devastating, back-to-back power outages have led some in Houston to consider whether they want to stay in the city they love.
By J. David Goodman
High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.
By Rebecca F. Elliott and Desiree Rios
The hot spell will continue until Thursday, officials predict, and the city and surrounding areas were placed under a heat advisory.
By Lola Fadulu
At a county fair near Fargo, many residents shrugged off the heat, at least for one day.
By Kate Selig
Property insurers are trying to force changes in construction standards that they say are necessary to protect against wildfires.
By Emily Flitter
Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected.
By Jack Ewing and Dionne Searcey
With Fortitude Ranch, the entrepreneur Drew Miller is betting on franchised timeshares for people who are worried about the end of the world.
By Alexander Nazaryan and Emily Najera
Huge blazes are spreading hundreds of miles across some of the most biodiverse parts of Brazil, with the worst of the annual fire season still weeks away.
By Ana Ionova
The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.
By Rebecca F. Elliott
The Sunrise Movement, expressing concern about the president’s ability to win re-election, said he should “pass the torch to a new nominee.”
By Lisa Friedman
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