AI has become a tool in the search for climate solutions
From controlled burns to detecting methane leaks and locating critical minerals — artificial intelligence is now a key tool for people working on climate solutions.
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From glacier babies to a Barbie debate: 7 great global stories you might have missed
Here are our editors' picks for stories from 2023 that we wish more people would see: from an elephant safari for teens to mating glaciers in Pakistan to a debate about Barbie's skin tone in India.
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WHO cautions disease may kill more people in Gaza than combat. The New York Times sues ChatGPT's OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, and 2023 is expected to be the hottest year on record.
Should the Endangered Species Act be updated for climate change accounts?
The Endangered Species Act was signed 50 years ago Thursday. Deborah Sivas, a professor of environmental law at Stanford University, tells NPR's A Martinez why the law needs to be updated.
2023 will be the hottest year on record. Is this how it's going to be now?
Global temperatures soared past previous records this year. Scientists say it's what they expect to see as the climate keeps changing.
The $7,500 tax credit for electric cars will see big changes in 2024. What to know
The electric vehicle tax credit will be easier to get next year — but fewer models could qualify, as the government imposes stricter eligibility requirements.
Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know
Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.
How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty
A school composting program in Los Angeles helps teach students how to take climate action through its composting program.
Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases
The Biden administration is updating efficiency standards for many consumer products to help meet the country's climate goals. Many are getting pushback.
A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls 'The End of Eden'
South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.