A major report from the federal government lays out both the far-reaching perils of global warming and the cost-effective fixes that are available today.
Tag: Pollution
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Polluting Industries Say the Cost of Cleaner Air Is Too High
As the Biden administration prepares to toughen air quality standards, health benefits are weighed against the cost of compliance.
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A Package of Bold Laws Puts Michigan on a Fast Track to Renewable Energy
Included in the new legislation is a requirement that the state generate all of its electricity from wind, solar and other carbon-free sources by 2040.
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Environmental Groups Cut Programs as Funding Shifts to Climate Change
The Natural Resources Defense Council is eliminating its longstanding program promoting nuclear safety and cleanup as donors focus on the climate crisis.
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Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories
As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike.