New Mexico program pays workers to train for clean energy jobs
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Many oil and gas workers are eager to transition to new jobs, says the leader of a workers’ rights organization. Learn more at
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Vertical solar panels help farmers produce both energy and crops
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The orientation of the panels means they can be easily integrated into pastures or croplands. Learn more at
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What is net metering?
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The system allows solar-powered homes to receive credit when energy is sent to the grid. Learn more at
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Earthen bricks can be used to build wildfire-resistant homes
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It’s a modern version of an ancient building technique. Learn more at
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Dangerous, unregulated cobalt mines boom as the need for batteries grows
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Mine workers need more protections, says a University of Houston researcher. Learn more at
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Owner of eco-friendly home made out of tires shares lessons learned
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Jay and Annie Warmke’s property in Appalachian Ohio has become a sustainability education center. Learn more at
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Foundation pays Georgia farmers to grow trees on former croplands
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The program can help the climate and the farmers’ pocketbooks. Learn more at
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Puerto Rican lawyer offers free legal assistance to disaster survivors
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Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz lived through Hurricane Maria. She’s now the vice director of the American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program. Learn more at
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Landscapes charred by wildfire can become ground zero for floods and mudslides
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If you live in a wildfire-prone area, buy flood insurance, experts say. Learn more at
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Solar leasing can make home solar power more accessible
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With leasing, you pay over time rather than upfront. But there are some downsides. Learn more at
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