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Protecting Americans from Power Plant Pollution
On September 20, the Environmental Protection Agency will release new safeguards against carbon pollution that, if expectations are on target, will confirm something investors, governors, community leaders, and everyday Americans have been saying for a decade – in the 21st century, it just doesn’t make sense to build new coal-fired power plants. To be specific, […]
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LEGO-like modular phones mean you never have to throw away an obsolete phone again
Meet the smartphone designed to outlast today's throwaway gizmos.
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Finally! Fashion designer says “Buy less”
A fashion designer telling us not to invest in fashion? THAT’S pretty chic.
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Forget zombies; we should be fighting jellyfish
One kind of jellyfish is literally immortal. They love warming seas and are undaunted by ocean acidification. It's time to freak out.
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7 tips for sharing your car without going broke
Rent your car out when you’re not using it -- sounds like easy money, right? It’s not.
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This video explains almost everything you want to know about fracking
Still trying to figure out what the big deal with fracking is? A viral video can help.
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Bobby Jindal to axe officials who took on Big Oil
The Louisiana governor is giving the boot to flood-control officials who sued oil companies over billions of dollars in damage to coastal marshes.
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Republican senator: War in Syria increases chances for Keystone XL pipeline approval
Sen. John Hoeven says the Syrian civil war shows how volatile the Middle East is.
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This woman left a note asking for her stolen bike back — and it worked
If you want your stolen bike back, it can't hurt to just ask nicely.
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Oil and fracking chemicals spill into Colorado’s floodwaters
Pipelines are sagging and snapping. Chemical tanks are toppling over. Oil and gas wells are inundated. As if the floods haven't caused enough tragedy already.
