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New Wind Farm is Nation’s Largest; Means More Clean Energy, Jobs
This past weekend marked the opening of the largest wind farm in the U.S. — a site that will power 235,000 homes. The Shepherds Flat Wind Farm near Arlington, Oregon, is a just the latest example of our nation’s clean energy industry powering our homes, businesses, and economy. Work on the Shepherds Flat project began […]
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If we criminalize arsenic in rice, only criminals will have arsenic-rich rice
Three Democrats in the House have introduced a bill that would draw up federal standards for arsenic levels in rice.
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Discount rates: A boring thing you should know about (with otters!)
Unless you're an economics geek, you've probably never heard of "discount rates." Behind that technical term, however, hides a social and ethical debate at the heart of climate policy. David Roberts explains (otters included).
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Shocker: Fox News misleads audience on climate change
A new study from the Union of Concerned Scientists quantifies how Fox News and the Wall Street Journal's opinion section spread climate skepticism.
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This insane guy stood right next to a gigantic, beautiful waterfall of lava
He did this ON PURPOSE.
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Meat map shows you how to avoid antibiotics
For those people not interested in eating meat laced with chemicals and antibiotics, there is now a crowd-sourced map that lets you know where to get antibiotic-free meat.
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Now you can download and print an entire house
A London-based design team has come up with DIY designs for “WikiHouses,” which let would-be home constructors download plans and “print” the components themselves rather than buying them in a factory. In practice, I am pretty sure I couldn’t build a house even if all the parts were made for me. But in theory, this […]
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Planting rebellion: How to reclaim our seed culture
A new book highlights the culture of "seed-savers" and reveals the crucial, often invisible role seeds play in keeping our food system stable and genetically diverse.
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Here’s a nice story about a cute baby endangered sea turtle getting rescued
Cute turtle rehabbed by nice people at Florida's Marine Science Center is nurtured, returned to the wild.
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Five weird burgers (and the companies who should sponsor them)
Here's a wrap-up of some of the weirdest hamburgers in recent history -- complete with imaginary corporate backers.
