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D.C.’s increased flood risk could wipe out some of the nation’s treasures

Washington, D.C., is awash in water. It was built on fill and its natural waterways, long buried, are coming back to life.
Where energy-efficient homes are being built

Where energy-efficient homes are being built

The Energy Star rating is not just for refrigerators; homes are certified for energy efficiency too.
DC-area leaders concerned about auto pollution post-coronavirus crisis
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DC-area leaders concerned about auto pollution post-coronavirus crisis

The air may feel fresher now around the D.C. area, but regional leaders are concerned pollution reductions could be limited going forward.
States charge more for electric cars as new laws take effect
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States charge more for electric cars as new laws take effect

The new year will bring new charges for some owners of electric vehicles, as an increasing number of states seek to plug in to fresh revenue sources to offset forgone gas taxes.

D.C. Circuit gears up for busy environmental docket
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D.C. Circuit gears up for busy environmental docket

A federal appeals court in Washington is starting to fill in its fall argument calendar and is already set to handle several major cases involving energy infrastructure, air pollution and environmental rollbacks from the Trump administration.
DC moves closer to climate lawsuit against Exxon
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DC moves closer to climate lawsuit against Exxon

The D.C. government is beefing up its legal team ahead of an anticipated legal challenge against Exxon.
A climate wake-up call
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A climate wake-up call

A grim U.N. report gives humans just 12 years to act on global warming.

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