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wildfire and brimstone
Haze fills the air and ash rains from the sky: Just another day in Siberia.
life on the pipeline
North American tribes forge an alliance to fight oil projects.
Look Ma No Wheels
Car-free cities might be catching on.
coy pond
You don’t get Leonardo DiCaprio by being this thirsty, people.
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What's in a name?
Trump gives his classic right-wing energy plan a scary historical name
Scary, but accurate.
laissez faire enough
Gary Johnson on climate: Eh, the sun will destroy the planet eventually anyway
The Libertarian candidate believes global warming is a moot point.
FALL IS LOST
How climate change is screwing up your favorite season
Enjoy the autumn while it lasts.
Full steam ahead
What kind of water heater is greenest?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk warms to the topic and assesses the options.
green thumb
Lawns are for suckers. Plant a garden — for the climate!
A new study finds home gardening could make major contributions to fighting climate change.
Wet prince of bel air
Who pumped millions of gallons of water during California’s drought?
Extensive research reveals the water hogs of Bel Air.
But Is It Art?
Can climate change be beautiful? In virtual reality, sure.
Tamiko Thiel's "Gardens of the Anthropocene" portrays a world that children might love -- but they'd find it pretty hard to live in.
coast guard
Living shorelines: How nature can help us beat back rising seas
Watch and learn how natural structures can defend our coasts.
Special Report
Coal’s Last Gamble: A choking industry bets on one more big score
Why can't America quit this dirty, doomed fuel?
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Election 2016
The Great Unmentionable
Debate moderators say climate questions don’t make good TV
What's in a name?
Trump gives his classic right-wing energy plan a scary historical name
laissez faire enough
Gary Johnson on climate: Eh, the sun will destroy the planet eventually anyway
Election 2016
The GOP’s top climate hawk sees a potential Trump upside
Why oh why must it be this way?
Trump’s economic plan: Free your miners and the jobs will follow
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