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Rebecca Leber

Rebecca Leber

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Rebecca Leber

    Climate
    There’s been a shift in how we think about climate changeThere’s been a shift in how we think about climate change
    Climate

    A climate psychologist explains how we’ve moved beyond hope, anger, and complacency toward something more promising.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    The first GOP debate reveals a disturbing level of climate change denialThe first GOP debate reveals a disturbing level of climate change denial
    Climate

    The party’s tactics to deny and deflect reality are more polarizing than ever.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    Hawaii could burn again. How can the government prepare?Hawaii could burn again. How can the government prepare?
    Climate

    FEMA’s role in the Maui wildfire response, climate-fueled disasters, and other questions answered.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    Biden’s historic climate law has a problemBiden’s historic climate law has a problem
    Climate

    The average American probably doesn’t know about all the free money in the Inflation Reduction Act.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    Legal battles over climate change are already paying offLegal battles over climate change are already paying off
    Climate

    The future of climate change will be litigated.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    Biden’s $250 billion lure to clean up the dirty legacy of fossil fuelsBiden’s $250 billion lure to clean up the dirty legacy of fossil fuels
    Climate

    There’s hidden climate potential in overlooked fossil fuel infrastructure.

    By Rebecca Leber
    The invisible consequences of heat on the body and mind
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    Heat has a bigger impact on us than we may realize.

    By Rebecca Leber
    The Vox guide to extreme heat
    Bus stops and playgrounds are too damn hotBus stops and playgrounds are too damn hot
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    How city design falls short to address the human experience of heat.

    By Rebecca Leber
    The Vox guide to extreme heat
    The Texas heat wave is even worse because of its timingThe Texas heat wave is even worse because of its timing
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    Extreme heat is dangerous. Extreme heat when you least expect it is even worse.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    The air we breathe was getting better. Then climate change hit.The air we breathe was getting better. Then climate change hit.
    Climate

    A new report finds that pollution from wildfires, heat, and drought is making it harder to improve air quality.

    By Rebecca Leber