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3 Reasons Why Climate Players Should Care About Utility Rate of Return
Lower returns on equity for utilities will make them more competitive and hasten the energy transition
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EPA’s Carbon Pollution Limitation Standards
The EPA's power plant standards will ensure that utilities pursue the clean energy investments that are best for our wallets, health, and climate
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Direct Air Capture Ramps Up
The number of facilities removing CO2 from the air is increasing but major hurdles remain to widescale adoption of direct capture
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Yet Another Side to Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsets bring new investment to Appalachia’s coal fields, but most Appalachians aren’t benefiting
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Making Aluminum Sustainable
Aluminum is central to a clean-energy future but the emissions from its production need serious slashing
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How Parking Reform Is Helping Transform American Cities
In cities across the U.S., planners are pushing to eliminate mandates requiring parking spaces in new buildings to help reduce car dependency, create public and green spaces, and lower housing costs.
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As Use of A.I. Soars, So Does the Energy and Water It Requires
Generative artificial intelligence uses massive amounts of energy for computation and data storage—accountability around AI's environmental impact is coming
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Six Startups Take CO2 Out of Cement and Concrete
Using new additives, chemistries, and methods these companies are trying to curb the industry’s oversize climate impact
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How to Prevent America’s Aging Buildings from Collapsing
Four high-profile disasters send a warning and reveal signs to heed
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One in Seven Families Lives in Energy Poverty. States Can Ease That Burden.
States—including those leading on climate—can leverage key policies and IRA funding to lower the energy burden borne by low-income households.