Camila Domonoske
Stories
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'Damn Refreshing': Mayor Pete Gets Friendly Reception At Senate Hearing
Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.
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Pandemic Drastically Cut Emissions From Cars. The Lone Exception? SUVs
In rich countries, every sector of the economy reduced its contribution to climate change last year — with one big gas-guzzling exception.
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Stocks Close On Record Highs After Biden Inauguration
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit new records as markets closed on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump frequently cited stock market gains as a personal accomplishment.
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The QAnon 'Storm' Never Struck. Some Supporters Are Wavering, Others Steadfast
A collection of conspiracy theories fuels the QAnon community, but one prediction was central: that former President Donald Trump would arrest Democratic leaders in masse. That didn't happen.
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'The New Dawn Blooms': Poet Amanda Gorman Recites 'The Hill We Climb'
The 22-year-old composed a poem that acknowledges the recent insurrection attempt, but turns toward hope. America "isn't broken but simply unfinished," she said.
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All Things Considered
Lack Of Computer Chips Trips Up Some Automakers
Computer chips are an essential component for new cars. But car production has recovered faster than expected, and competing demand for semiconductors has also been rising. Some plants are struggling.
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It Wasn't Just The Pandemic: Oil's Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Year
The coronavirus-induced collapse in oil demand stole all the headlines. But oil companies faced a myriad of other woes, too, from hurricanes to itchy investors — and, of course, climate change.
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Morning Edition
SPACs: The Backwards IPO That's Taking Over Wall Street
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, allow companies to go public without jumping through all the hoops of an initial public offering. SPACs have dominated business headlines this year.
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Climate Action For Christmas? Omnibus Bill Includes Biggest Policy Shift In Years
Congress has long struggled to pass new laws addressing climate change, even ones with bipartisan support. But the end-of-year spending package includes an energy bill with major climate measures.
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All Things Considered
Uber Sells Its Autonomous Vehicle Research Division
Uber has sold its autonomous vehicle research division to a startup named Aurora. It's a major shift for a company that once saw self-driving technology as a core investment for its future.