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It’s a global climate solution — if it can get past conspiracy theories and NIMBYs
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PARIS — In the 11th arrondissement, a middle-to-working class neighborhood in the east of Paris, if you walk out your front door, you can arrive at a preschool in one… Read More
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In some fights over solar, it’s environmentalist vs. environmentalist
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AMHERS, Mass. (NPR) — Janet McGowan and Steven Roof both live in the town of Amherst, Mass., and they have a lot in common. They live on the same road,… Read More
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Yeah, actually, your plastic coffee pod may not be great for the climate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — You may have come across news headlines about coffee this week, like this one from the BBC: “Coffee pod carbon footprint better for planet than filtered… Read More
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5 New Year’s resolutions to reduce your carbon footprint
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The new year is underway and with it, you’ll find dozens of New Year’s resolutions to choose from. Perhaps this year, you are looking for resolutions… Read More