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Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have shown promise but face an uncertain future, with some cases being allowed to continue while others have been dismissed or ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The fossil fuel industry has known about the dangers […]
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Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy Despite government rollbacks on US climate policy, companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change from various stakeholders, including customers, investors, employees, local communities, and lenders. Many companies have strong financial incentives to reduce their […]
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Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences
Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences Several U.S. climate regulations aim to reduce burning of fossil fuels, a driver of climate change. Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Most of the United States’ major climate regulations are underpinned […]
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5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates Aghazadeh Mansion, a national historic site in Iran, was built with elaborate wind towers and other natural cooling techniques. Amir.salehkhah via Wikimedia, CC BY-SA Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows […]
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