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The “Electrifying Movement” that Continues to Fight Coal Exports
There are a handful of decisions that are going to be made in the U.S. this decade that will be pivotal in the fate of our climate. The six proposed coal export terminals in the Pacific Northwest are among them. If these terminals are approved, they will unleash one of the biggest carbon sources on […]
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Kraft is making its SpongeBob SquarePants mac & cheese slightly more natural
Starting early next year, the iconic neon orange color will be more muted in Kraft's marketed-to-kids products, as the company replaces artificial dyes with natural spices.
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Forest Service’s firefighting fund can’t keep up with wildfires
Costs to fight fires in forests are climbing, forcing the Forest Service to drain funds intended for research and reforestation to help it battle blazes.
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3D-printed sweater fits you perfectly with zero waste
Normal sweaters don't fit you right and about 30 percent of the fabric that goes into each sweater ends up on the cutting room floor.
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Most Tea Partiers think warming is “just not happening”
When it comes to climate science, there is deep division between the Tea Party fringe and the rest of the Republican Party.
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More nukes: James Hansen leads call for “safer nuclear” power to save climate
James Hansen and three other prominent climate scientists call for the deployment of safe nuclear energy -- and they want support from enviros.
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Accidents? What accidents? Shell’s Arctic drillers are ready to roll again
The Obama administration barred Shell from drilling in the Arctic following a series of accidents last year. The company is asking for permission to return next year.
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This weird-looking robo-bulb may end up being the best LED lightbulb ever made
There have, however, been some problems with the production to date.
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These fish are eating the plastic you throw into the ocean
Thanks for cleaning up after us, guys! And, uh, sorry.
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Leaked IPCC report: Humans are adapting — but hunger, homelessness, and violence lie ahead
Findings from a leaked copy of the IPCC's next report aren't pretty, but they contain some glimmers of hope.
