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Fine-Particle Air Pollution on the Decline
The catch is that poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
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How to Design Building Electrification Programs That Work
The grid is getting cleaner, but homeowners need help in replacing appliances that burn fuel
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Hemp’s Promising Future in Construction
Hempcrete, made from the woody core of hemp, is showing promise as an environmentally friendly building material
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Rising Sea Levels Deepen Miami’s Social Divide
Miami keeps building, but communities of color will likely bear the heaviest burdens of climate change
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Wildfires Leave Toxic Drinking Water Behind
Changes to building codes could lower the risk of water contamination
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The Methane Math for Tankless Gas Water Heaters
Methane emissions raise questions about the impact of these appliances on climate
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Net Zero By 2050: Achievable and Affordable
A new report from the Energy Transition Commission says a net-zero economy would improve lives around the globe
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The Business Benefits of Going Green
Green initiatives should be central to coronavirus recovery strategies
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Why Bioplastics Will Not Solve the World’s Plastics Problem
Bioplastics are being touted by industry marketeers as the solution to plastics pollution. But the story line is wishful thinking.
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Urban Rustic: Evaluating the Success of Passive-Solar-Design Strategies
Tracking the sun around all four sides of our house, inside and out, has proven the value of passive solar design in a cold climate
