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Cars, trucks, and the road ahead
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreAutomobiles—along with their problems and potential—made the news in a variety of ways this week.
Childhood asthma, climate anxiety, and a year for ambitious policymaking
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreTwo new studies this week illustrate the very real impact emissions and climate change are already having on the world’s young people.
The Year in Climate Progress
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreThere is no question that 2021 has been a challenging year on the climate front. From commitments falling short at COP26 and the U.S. Senate failing to pass t…
Holiday Climate Book Recommendations
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreBooks are a staple of holiday giving—below are six recommendations for those on your holiday list interested in reading and learning more about climate change
Fires, floods, deserts and the U.S acts
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreSeveral developments this week continue to illustrate the wide-ranging effects that climate change is having on every corner of the planet.
Melting ice, Arctic rain and toxic waterways
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreThe U.S. took two major steps forward on tackling the climate crisis this week.
House Votes to Build Back Better
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreThe U.S. took two major steps forward on tackling the climate crisis this week.
COP26 secures agreement, yet commitments fall short
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreAfter negotiations that stretched well past Friday’s deadline, diplomats have finally struck a deal on a global climate accord.