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Policy & Action

A haunting way to make a difference

The modern funeral industry is an environmental mess. Are alternatives any better?

October 31, 2023

Proof that voting matters

The new Speaker of the House poses a dire threat to our planet. We need to ensure his tenure is brief.

October 26, 2023

Should you buy the ‘clean hydrogen’ hype?

The federal government is spending $43 billion on hydrogen development, but not every project is as green as it sounds

October 23, 2023

Should you say ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’?

The words we use to talk about the climate emergency allow us to pack a ton of meaning into even a casual reference

October 2, 2023

What should you say: Global warming or climate change?

The words we use to talk about the climate emergency allow us to pack a ton of meaning into even a casual reference

October 2, 2023

What happens to all the outdated iPhone cords?

Apple's new phones leave cables without homes. Plus it was a whopper week in climate action: From NYC to California, the past 7 days were big for the fight against fossil fuels

September 25, 2023

Busting climate myths, plus 5 things worth knowing this week

There's a big update in the war on cars—and lanternflies

September 18, 2023

The wheels on the bus charge the grid

As school buses make the EV switch, utility companies are eyeing added benefits for energy storage

September 11, 2023

Snow stories

On tromping, big storms, and the way we mark time. Oh, and I'd like to talk to you; that's really the main point of this week's newsletter.

March 17, 2023

My friend the greenwasher

Sometimes the best people commit the worst offenses.

March 10, 2023

How to spot greenwash

Companies and people use the appearance of sustainability to distract from their harmful actions—and to sell stuff. Here's how to get wise.

February 22, 2023