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How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels

Meet balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of renters. Quelle: https://grist.org/buildings/how-germany-outfitted-half-a-million-balconies-with-solar-panels/...

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The potential merger of two steel industry titans has environmentalists worried

It’s already possible to produce steel in a more climate-friendly way, but neither U.S. Steel nor Nippon Steel seems ready…

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Is it possible to build a dream city from scratch?

Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems. In 2018,…

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Homeowners associations in Michigan now have to allow rooftop solar

A new law makes it difficult for HOAs to say no to sun power. Quelle: https://grist.org/buildings/in-michigan-homeowner-associations-now-have-to-let-the-solar-in/...

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Chicago teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract

"That contract means nothing if our Earth is on fire." Solar panels. Heat Pumps. Electric buses. Those are just three…

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The homeowner mutiny leaving Florida cities defenseless against hurricanes

The federal government is refusing to restore eroded beaches in Pinellas County unless homeowners agree to one condition: public access.…

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In Chicago, one neighborhood is fighting gentrification and climate change at the same time

The secret to success? Build affordable housing next to transit. Quelle: https://grist.org/buildings/one-chicago-neighborhood-fights-gentrification-climate-change-same-time/...

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Here’s what happened when two climate reporters tried to ditch natural gas

In short: Chaos ensued. Quelle: https://grist.org/buildings/electrify-home-improvement-decarbonize-solar-induction-heat-pump/...

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Why one Southern California city is updating its zoning code after decades of environmental issues

Residents in Pomona’s industrial zone have dealt with pollution from waste facilities, warehouses, and other polluting industries for close to…

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Across the country, houses of worship are going solar

A federal rule makes it easier for churches, synagogues and mosques to put solar panels on the roof. Quelle: https://grist.org/buildings/more-churches-plugging-solar-power/...

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