Julia Simon
Stories
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U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
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This oil-producing country is moving away from oil. Here's how it's going
Two years ago, Colombia's president announced the country would stop exploring for fossil fuels. So how is the energy transition going for Colombia, the second biggest oil producer in South America?
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Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here's where the U.S. stands
Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.
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After Spain's blackout, misinformation about renewable energy thrived
When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to accuse solar and wind power of causing the blackout. Government reports find the outage stemmed from high voltage.
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Energy Dept. tells employees not to use words including 'climate change' and 'green'
The banned words list applies to all work done at the largest federal funder of clean energy technology.
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Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution
A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.
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Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted the video profiling Christian Nationalist Pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes same-sex marriage.
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EPA plans to end a program that makes solar power available to low-income Americans
The Trump administration plans to end a $7 billion Biden-era program that helps low-income households get solar power.
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
As wildfires waft smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
