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After Irene, Vermont shows us what climate resilience looks like
Hurricane Irene pummeled rural communities in Vermont. Their response can teach us a lot about community.
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In the fight for bike-safe streets, we’ll need everyone to join the ride
A new "bike equity" report by the League of American Bicyclists shows off diversity in bike advocacy.
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Surprise: Biodegradable plastic bags usually aren’t
"Oxodegradable" is the latest iffy marketing term for plastic bags.
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Fracking pollution just went airborne
A new study published this week shows that fracking chemicals aren't just polluting our waterways, they're taking to the skies, too.
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These wearable air monitors fight pollution from the streets
The AirBeam promises to let you measure the air pollution you breathe while walking around your city.
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Scary maps show how bad California’s water shortage is
Just how bad is California's water shortage? Really, really bad, according to these maps.
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Is this House Republican about to lose to a climate hawk?
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) lurched to the right to fend off primary challengers. Now, he may pay the price.
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32 countries where global warming could make violence worse
A new report ranks the countries most vulnerable to climate conflicts and food insecurity.
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Texas lobbying group busted for phony anti-solar campaign
The Consumer Energy Alliance has been pushing a cynical campaign to turn public opinion against policies that promote solar power. In Wisconsin, it just backfired.
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Meet the Amazon tribespeople who beat Chevron in court — but are still fighting for clean water
With the judgment in their favor tied up in a New York courtroom, indigenous residents of Ecuador's oil-polluted rainforest are going back to basics.
