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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

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    Is China planning to cap its carbon emissions?Is China planning to cap its carbon emissions?
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    As always with China, it’s worth parsing the details and remaining skeptical.

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    How the EPA’s climate rules will affect each stateHow the EPA’s climate rules will affect each state
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    States like Washington will have to make huge reductions in their rate of carbon emissions. Other states get off more lightly. Why?

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    Obama’s big new climate rules: a primerObama’s big new climate rules: a primer
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    The EPA is proposing to cut carbon-dioxide emissions from US power plants 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.

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    6 charts to see ahead of Obama’s new climate plan6 charts to see ahead of Obama’s new climate plan
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    Next week is going to be a big one for US energy and climate policy.

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    Obama’s climate rules could revive cap-and-tradeObama’s climate rules could revive cap-and-trade
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    Congress killed emissions trading back in 2010. But new EPA rules may revive the idea.

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    Why it’s so hard to make predictions about energyWhy it’s so hard to make predictions about energy
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    Back in 2006, no one predicted that US oil imports would soon plummet.

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    Obama is planning his biggest climate policy yetObama is planning his biggest climate policy yet
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    The EPA is proposing to cut carbon emissions from the nation’s fossil fuel power plants.

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    15 ways self-driving cars could change our lives15 ways self-driving cars could change our lives
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    They could reduce gridlock and make commuting a breeze. But they could also lead to mass layoffs and boost suburban sprawl.

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    Will California’s massive drought drive up food prices?Will California’s massive drought drive up food prices?
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    So far, California’s farmers have fended off catastrophe — but they may not be able to hold out forever.

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    The economics of lab-grown meatThe economics of lab-grown meat
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    Researchers have outlined a promising new approach to mass-produce lab-grown meat. The cost? More than $242 per pound.

    By Brad Plumer