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Can You “Reduce Methane Emissions” with an “All of the Above” Strategy?
The short answer: no. On March 28th the White House released a 15-page document entitled, “Climate Action Plan – Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions.” Here’s the first paragraph: “Reducing methane emissions is a powerful way to take action on climate change [true]; and putting methane to use can support local economies with a source of […]
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The untold story of deforestation: Slothageddon
Monique Pool loves sloths. But, when she opened her home to 200 sloths, even she got slothified.
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FDA tells livestock and dairy farmers: We’re cutting you off — no more beer!
The FDA's proposed safety guidelines would prohibit breweries from sharing their spent grains (yum!) with farmers.
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These little hacks make cities more sustainable and fun
Rotten Apple turns ordinary and forgotten city objects into usable, sustainable mini-hacks.
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The Onion manages to make even extinction funny
In "EPA Announces New Initiative To Conserve Whatever’s Left," the Onion pokes fun at EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy's seeming indifference to flora and fauna.
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This vegan bakery could be the next Cinnabon
A vegan cinnamon roll with pina colada–flavored frosting and cookie dough on top? Coming right up!
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It helps to like your neighbor during a natural disaster
Research suggests that "resilience" isn't just about constructing better buildings -- it's also about strong communities.
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Can you go a day without trash? Try it on April 9
No pressure, but using plastic bags, straws, and cutlery will doom your relationship.
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Europe wimps out again on airlines’ carbon pollution
International air carriers were supposed to join the E.U.'s emissions trading program, but after the U.S. and China bitched and moaned, they've been given another years-long reprieve.
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Republicans join Democrats in trying to revive wind energy incentives
A proposal to restore critical tax credits for the wind industry breezed through a key Senate committee on Thursday with notable bipartisan support.
