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Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?

The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size.

By Ceylan Yeginsu

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Tesla Drivers in Chicago Confront a Harsh Foe: Cold Weather

In freezing temperatures, the batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range, a lesson many Tesla drivers in Chicago learned this week.

By Emily Schmall and Jenny Gross

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As Utility Bills Rise, Low-Income Americans Struggle for Access to Clean Energy

The Biden administration has deployed various programs to try to increase access to clean energy. But systems that could help lower bills are still out of reach for many low-income households.

By Madeleine Ngo and Ivan Penn

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Heat Pump Installations Slow, Impeding Biden’s Climate Goals

The devices can heat and cool homes more efficiently than furnaces and air-conditioners, but their sales have slowed because of higher interest rates and a slow rollout of federal incentives.

By Santul Nerkar and Madeleine Ngo

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