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HBO shocks us again: Did Gina McCarthy just declare war on coal?
EPA administrator Gina McCarthy went ahead and all but declared the Obama administration’s war on coal on Real Time with Bill Maher.
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Beekeepers are breeding a race of superbees at the Seattle airport
As more hives fall to colony collapse disorder, these pioneers are on a mission to create pollinators that are adapted to survive in the Pacific Northwest.
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This year, a 3-year-old girl will be crowned “Coal Princess” in West Virginia. Seriously.
In a world where beauty pageants are going the way of the dodo, coal-themed beauty contests are still holding on.
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Featured Friend: Sister Mary Pendergast
Each month, we showcase one of our beloved Friends with Benefits — folks who have donated to support our work. Want to take your relationship with Grist to the next level? Just donate any amount to join the fun. Sister Mary Pendergast “I am a Sister of Mercy and actually have very little spare money, […]
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When cranky crude rides the rails, who should know?
The feds say the railroads need to inform state officials when they're shipping volatile oil. But the railroads want everyone to sign non-disclosure agreements.
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Why Cantor’s defeat is terrible for the climate — and the country
The House majority leader lost the GOP primary to a Tea Party challenger. That's a terrible omen for any sort of policy progress or competent governance.
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Will Obama’s power-plant rules lead to an international climate agreement?
They'll help, but they're not enough on their own. And now other countries, like Australia, are trying to gum up the works.
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There’s gold in that there drinking water — which can’t be good
Residents of Whitehall, Mont., are finding heavy, er, precious metals in their kitchen sinks and toilet tanks. Eureka! Or maybe not.
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These illustrations make climate change palpable — and hilarious
Life on Earth is looking pretty rough, but that doesn't mean it can't be funny. Here's an excerpt from "The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change."
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Make Me Care: What’s the deal with Obama’s new CO2 rules?
In this episode of Grist's new video series, Ben Adler gives us the the lowdown on the proposed EPA emissions rules, which may be the U.S.'s biggest climate move yet. Or maybe not. We'll see!
