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Climate Politics

How This California City Aims to Avert Another Urban Wildfire Catastrophe

In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, Berkeley has moved quickly to require ember-resistant zones for high-risk homes after years of delay by the state.

Helicopter aerial views of Palisades fire and Eaton fire.

Climate Politics

While Los Angeles Burned, Rules to Protect Homes From Wildfires Were On Hold

California passed a 2020 law requiring property owners to create ember-resistant zones. Here’s why it’s only now finishing regulations that could’ve saved LA homes.

Climate Politics

Seabed Regulators Will Scrutinize Mining Firms Seeking US Licenses

The move is in response to a Trump directive to issue mining licenses in global waters under US law.

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Climate Politics

Trump’s Critical Minerals Obsession Reignites Deep-Sea Mining

Extracting EV-battery metals from the ocean floor with support from the White House could hit tough technological and legal obstacles

Heat Week

10 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

Climate-driven heat waves are becoming more intense, frequent and deadly. Here are tips to temperature-proof your house.

Views Of A Home Solar Panel Installation

Greener Living

Want Cheaper Solar Panels, Home Batteries or a Heat Pump? Better Act Soon

Trump’s tax bill passed by the Senate would end some clean energy tax credits after Dec. 31. Homeowners and installers are racing to meet the deadline.

Ports Of Los Angeles And Long Beach As Container Glut Eases

Cleaner Tech

This Low-Tech Solution Cut Ship Emissions by Up to 24%

A digital OpenTable-style reservation system helped Los Angeles ports reduce vessel congestion and pollution.

House Lawmakers Pass Budget Bill Ahead Of Speaker Johnson's Memorial Day Deadline

Climate Politics

Congress Could Unravel Biden’s Climate Law. Here’s What to Watch.

How Republicans want to remake the Inflation Reduction Act.

Greener Living

Recreational Boats Are Going Electric. Here’s What It’s Like to Ride One

Startups are rolling out electric boat models that cut noise and pollution, though prices for most are still higher than gas-powered versions.

Climate Politics

Trump’s Push For Deep-Sea Metals Clashes With UN Ocean Treaty

In addition to Canada and Greenland, the US president is targeting the international seabed as a source for minerals needed for green technology. Here’s what to know.

Deep-Sea Mining Company Sues Greenpeace Amid Standoff at Sea

Climate Politics

Miner Applies to Exploit Deep Sea Under Controversial Trump Executive Order

The Metals Company submitted an application to mine critical minerals in the Pacific seabed in defiance of international regulators.

A SunPower Solar Panel Installation Ahead Of Earnings Figures

Greener Living

Want Solar Panels on Your Roof? How to Navigate Market and Tariff Chaos

With several big solar companies in turmoil and tariffs that can change daily, choosing the right installer is crucial. Here’s what you need to know.

Cleaner Tech

The New Technologies Buoying Efforts to Cut Ship Emissions

With low-carbon fuels years away, shipping fleets are turning to high-tech sails, onboard CO2 capture and ocean sensors.

Climate Politics

Miner’s Bid to Tap Seabed Pits UN-Backed Regulators Against Trump

A slide show of texts are projected onto the side of the

Climate Politics

Explorer Seeks Trump’s Nod to Mine Metals on Pacific Seabed

Protest against Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific

Climate Politics

Deep-Sea Miners Are Set to Dig for Critical Minerals, Even if Rules Aren't Done

A humpback whale breaches the waters of Monterey Bay, California.

Weather & Science

Why We Should Worry When Whales Stop Singing

Electric heat pumps are becoming more popular in American's coldest climates

Greener Living

In the Market for a Heat Pump? Here’s What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for You

Expect to pay more for heat pumps, EVs and home batteries as climate-friendly products and components made abroad get more expensive.

Green Daily

LA’s Toxic Cleanup Is Under a Tight New Deadline

Weather & Science

Inside the LA Fire Cleanup's Rush to Remove Tons of Toxic Rubble

The Trump administration is trying to complete a hazardous cleanup effort in a third of the time required for the previous, much smaller urban wildfire in the US.