Climate
Green energy is cheaper than fossil fuels, a new study finds
Switching over to clean, renewable power — and away from fossil fuels — could save trillions of dollars by 2050, a new study finds.
By Laura Allen
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EarthUplifting Antarctic shores point to accelerating loss of glaciers
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EnvironmentSatellites find big climate threats — ultra-emitters of methane
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ClimateNuevo informe de la ONU sobre el clima: no hay tiempo que perder
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