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Could we make tennis rackets out of atmospheric CO2? Science says yes
Researchers have figured out a way to transform everyone's favorite greenhouse gas into a super-strong and lightweight wonder material.
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New Orleans’ transit system still hasn’t recovered, 10 years after Katrina
And it wasn't good to begin with.
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Why shade balls aren’t such a great idea after all
Those plastic balls that got dumped into the L.A. Reservoir aren't even designed to fight evaporation, and they may cause ecological problems.
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This chef built her reputation on seafood. How’s she feeling about the ocean now?
Seattle chef Renee Erickson weighs in on the world's changing waters, and how they might change her menu.
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EPA wants the oil and gas sector to stop leaking so much methane
The agency proposed new standards for methane emissions, but critics say they don't go far enough.
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Google will now tell you whether you should put solar panels on your roof
If climate change isn't a strong enough argument, a new Google Maps feature will make the solar decision a whole lot simpler for you.
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Muslim leaders call for climate action in new declaration
It's not just the pope anymore.
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Clinton comes out against Arctic drilling
Her move comes one day after the Obama administration gave Shell the final go-ahead to drill in the region.
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Letter from Texas: Floods didn’t drown the drought
Even before the rubble from the floods has had time to settle, the water’s effect on the drought has already started to recede.
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How do you study an underwater volcano? Build an underwater laboratory
John Delaney is taking the internet underwater, and bringing the deep ocean to the public.