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James Pothen is a recent graduate of New York University (M.A.) where he studied multimedia journalism. He comes to Inside Climate News via the Dow Jones News Fund’s summer internship program. Before attending graduate school he worked at The New York Times, where he published his first major article. Pothen is interested in a career in investigative journalism. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University.

Construction worker Joe Fitzpatrick keeps a towel around his neck to help him with the heat while working on the MBTA Green Line in Boston. Credit: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Too Hot to Work, Too Hot to Play

By James Pothen, Emma Foehringer Merchant, Grace van Deelen, Hannah Loss, Myriam Vidal, Rachel Rodriguez, Samantha Hurley

A Nissan Leaf electric car being charged in London. Credit: John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images

Inside Clean Energy: Some EVs Now Pay for Themselves in a Year

By James Pothen

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When it Comes to Reducing New York City Emissions, CUNY Flunks the Test

By James Pothen

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Inside Clean Energy: E-bike Sales and Sharing are Booming. But Can They Help Take Cars off the Road?

By James Pothen

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