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This Bill Could Add to Mobile Home Residents’ Already Outsize Energy Costs

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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On Friday morning, the US House of Representatives approved a bill that would get the Department of Energy (DOE) out of the business of energy standards for mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, and could set the efficiency requirements back decades.  Advocates […]

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Why Mandatory Green Policies Often Backfire

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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Combating climate change can feel particularly difficult these days. Countries, states, and municipalities across the globe are missing greenhouse emission reduction targets, and in the United States, President Donald Trump has rolled back key elements of his predecessor’s climate agenda.  Given the […]

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Trump Administration Moves to Kill 5 Major Offshore Wind Projects

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The decision is a part of Trump’s broad attack on renewable energy sources, pushing up utility rates for US consumers.

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America’s Mines Are Literally Throwing Away Critical Metals

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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The United States is home to dozens of active mines. Some extract copper, while others dig for iron. Whatever the resource, however, it usually makes up a small fraction of the rock pulled from the ground. The rest is typically ignored. […]

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Relentless Climate Disasters Are Wiping Out Local Businesses

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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The United States is home to millions of small businesses that form the backbone of countless communities. Even during the best of times keeping shops solvent can be a struggle, but when climate-driven disasters strike, the impact on mom-and-pops can […]

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Why So Many Low-Income Households Can’t Afford This Free Home Improvement Program

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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The federal Weatherization Assistance Program is the oldest and largest energy efficiency initiative in American history. Born from the 1973 oil crisis, it helps low- and moderate-income households make a litany of upgrades to their homes, such as installing insulation, sealing windows, and […]

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Trump’s Killing of Energy Star Program Will Cost Families a Bundle

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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The federal Energy Star program is among the most successful government initiatives in modern history. Its signature blue label is now nearly as recognizable as the Nike swoosh or a Coca-Cola can, and appliances bearing it save American consumers some $40 […]

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