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50 States, 50 Fixes

January 02, 2026 00:26:00 4.72 MB ( 20.24 MB less) Downloads: 0

As the U.S. government reverses course on renewable energy projects and other policies related to climate change, environmental solutions may seem out of reach. But they’re happening all over the country.

Cara Buckley and Catrin Einhorn, who cover climate for The New York Times, discuss their project to document small but significant efforts to solve climate and environmental problems in every U.S. state.

Guest:

  • Cara Buckley, a reporter at The New York Times who writes about people working toward climate solutions.
  • Catrin Einhorn, a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times.

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