As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Tag: Poverty
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How to Make Sure Federal Climate Money Helps Everyone
The Biden administration is spending billions to transform how Americans use and consume energy. How can we make that process more equitable?
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In Texas Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs
Trying to keep cool during a record-setting summer is a social divide for residents of low-income colonias, where running water can be in short supply.
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The Real College Admissions Scandal
We need to end legacy admissions and look beyond the Ivy League if we’re going to fix our unequal education system.