In Trump country, renewable energy is thriving.
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Princeton-Rutgers study finds sharp increase in risk of frequent deluges
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US coastal cities will flood more often and more severely, study warns.
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In Utah, federal land opponent reverses stance on drilling near Zion national park.
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In a change of tone, Utah governor Gary Herbert has backpedaled and asked the federal government not to allow oil...
Pruitt says coal losses make the grid vulnerable. Not really.
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Canada's strategy on climate change: Work with American states.
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Hawaii enacts law committing to goals of Paris climate accord.
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Tony Abbott warns against low emissions target ahead of Finkel review.
Finkel review
Former PM says he is concerned by reports that Finkel review is aiming towards 70% renewables by 2030
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France vows to go beyond Paris climate commitments.
France will go beyond its initial international commitments to combat climate change following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of last...
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