Julia Simon
Stories
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Technology
Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener
Thousands of renewable projects are waiting to connect to the grid, but there aren't enough transmission lines. Some tech companies have faster and cheaper solutions.
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National
Why lasers could help utilities make the electrical grids greener
With thousands of renewable projects waiting to connect to the grid, some tech companies have quicker solutions than new transmission lines.
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Environment
In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist
The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to meet its climate goals. In some communities, the opposition to large solar projects comes from environmentalists themselves.
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Environment
The U.S. is expanding CO2 pipelines. One poisoned town wants you to know its story
Companies are building carbon dioxide pipelines as a possible climate solution. But after a pipeline rupture sent dozens to the hospital in a Mississippi town, there are questions about their safety.
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National
A rupture that hospitalized 45 people raised questions about CO2 pipelines' safety
Across the U.S., companies are building carbon dioxide pipelines as a possible climate solution. But after a Mississippi pipeline rupture hospitalized dozens, there are questions about their safety.
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Environment
6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box
Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
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Environment
6 scholars explain what a real climate solution is
We asked six climate experts what questions you should ask yourself whenever you come across something claiming to be a "climate solution".
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Environment
China is building six times more new coal plants than other countries, report finds
China permitted the equivalent of two new coal plants a week last year according to a new report. The country is also rapidly expanding its renewable energy.
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Environment
Yeah, actually, your plastic coffee pod may not be great for the climate
Across social media, headlines this week said that single use coffee pods may be more climate friendly than other ways of making coffee. That may not be the case, based on the science.
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Climate
Have you made your New Year's climate resolution yet?
Many people are focusing on how to reduce their carbon footprint for next year — such as taking one less flight or eating less meat. We have advice on how to set climate resolutions for 2023.