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A Nobel for climate economics
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A Nobel for climate economics

Worthy of your time: A nuanced discussion on Twitter about winners William Nordhaus and Paul Romer.

Plenty of conversations erupted on Twitter after the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in economics to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer, who pioneered environmental economics and efforts to create long-term sustainable economic growth.

One discussion, triggered by veteran Vox reporter David Roberts, is worthy of your attention for its nuance and its reference to Harvard University's Martin Weitzman, another titan in the field of environmental economics.


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Fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall in 2026. Why aren’t climate experts celebrating?

Experts warn that a drop in emissions partly driven by conflict and trade disruptions is not sustainable in the long term.
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Air pollution soars as fog traps emissions in England’s urban areas

Particles from fireworks and bonfires likely to have contributed to levels well above WHO’s daily guideline.

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'Barrier Islands 101': No easy answers for NC12, beach houses

Presentations about vital and vulnerable N.C. Highway 12, collapsing homes, the national park and life on the Outer Banks during the Coastal Resources Commission’s recent meeting in New Bern illustrate a sobering challenge.
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Electrification explained: Clean energy to curb warming

From EVs and electric buses on the road, heat pumps warming homes and solar panels powering appliances, the shift to electrifying tech is already in full swing. But what exactly does "electrification" mean?
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Why the world is still running on fossil fuels after 30 years of climate talks

Missed opportunities, industry influence and political maneuvering are behind the lack of progress in slowing global warming.
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Senate advances energy legislation amid data center backlash

The Senate is moving forward with bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects.
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Will Australia push for fossil fuel exit at UN talks?

The heat is on Australia as chief negotiator at the COP31 UN climate conference to forge a path away from coal and gas, and to protect Pacific neighbors facing rising sea levels.
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