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![Supporters cheer Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley at an election-night event on November 3, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.]()
![Supporters cheer Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley at an election-night event on November 3, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.]()
How the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats achieved long-sought “trifectas” in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action.
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![A young boy clears some of the mud that covers his yard and the surrounding neighborhood after a series of storms flooded the southwest on November 2, 2026.]()
![A young boy clears some of the mud that covers his yard and the surrounding neighborhood after a series of storms flooded the southwest on November 2, 2026.]()
Extreme flooding in the Southwest foreshadows a wild El Niño winter
Historically, the oceanic phenomenon boosts precipitation in the southern U.S. Here's a glimpse at the pain to come.
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As Nebraska seeks to grow, Omaha’s energy capacity is a major hurdle
One of the state's largest utilities needs more power to fuel the region's economic ambitions.
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![a crowd of people react with shock and joy holding political signs supporting Democrats in Texas]()
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What a historic ‘blue wave’ midterm means for climate action
Democrats swept Congress and won in red states. Here are the races that matter most for decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.
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![A paramedic waves from the cockpit of a small, single-seat electric airplane used for emergency medical services.]()
![A paramedic waves from the cockpit of a small, single-seat electric airplane used for emergency medical services.]()
Electric aviation is taking off in unexpected ways
Electric aircraft may one day usher in low-carbon travel, but for now they are finding a foothold with paramedics and climate researchers.
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Louisiana’s accidental blueprint for restoring its coast
In 2002, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stumbled on a way to create new land. Now the state wants to do it on purpose.
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On Wall Street, the ‘energy transition’ includes natural gas and data centers
For private equity firms, "not all transition strategies are sustainable."
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2 years after Hurricane Helene, Grist holds disaster resilience fairs in western North Carolina
We worked with Blue Ridge Public Radio to distribute resources, hold trainings, and build community.
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![Collage of a family looking out at their home, covered by a red square. To the right, smokestack imagery peeking through stripes resembling the American flag.]()
![Collage of a family looking out at their home, covered by a red square. To the right, smokestack imagery peeking through stripes resembling the American flag.]()
The American Dream wasn’t built for climate change
Owning a home is billed as a way to build wealth. For many, it's turning into a trap.
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Exclusive: Most voters believe climate change threatens the American Dream
As the cost of living rises, a poll for Grist from Data for Progress suggests voters are connecting the dots to a warming world.
