The poet Rachel Richardson learns, through writing and motherhood, to defy fear.

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Researcher Katherine Hoff explains how negotiation and dialogue can smooth the energy transition.

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Bespoke community benefits agreements can offer residents tangible gains in return for the disturbance of development.

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Many Democrats stayed home, while independents swung to the right.

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Thanks to Biden administration policies, the momentum behind the energy transition could be hard to stall.

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The alternative electoral system has many benefits, but public opinion remains mixed.

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Wildfires and winter storms are costing utilities and families.

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A billionaire-backed company will continue sowing support, while residents weigh their options.

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Local governments in the Four Corners back homegrown carbon-removal projects.

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The Democratic ticket is hitting home in Western swing states with young, minority and independent voters.

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