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In wake of Colorado floods, officials start counting oil and gas spills
The state's oil agency is tracking five notable spills so far, plus more locations where sheens have been spotted. No one knows the full extent of the messes.
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Typhoon and earthquake strike Fukushima
More natural disasters descended on the troubled facility this week. Can't a nuclear plant catch a break?
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Is this the beginning of the end for coal?
From a failed coal auction in Wyoming to slowing demand in China, times are tough for the world's dirtiest fossil fuel. And that's before we even get to EPA's new proposed power-plant rules.
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What it’s like to spend 55 days in space
On our new podcast, "Inquiring Minds," astronaut Marsha Ivins talks about her five shuttle missions, NASA's budget, and why the Borg cube makes a good spaceship.
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Teens’ school lunches include pooperoni, fish milk, and “interesting pile”
We're not sure these photos and snarky captions will improve school lunches, but they are hilarious.
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These global-warming-denying creationists want to rewrite science textbooks
Religious conservatives in Texas are fighting to infuse textbooks with their agenda -- and it won't just affect public school students in the Lone Star State.
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Climate scientists need to take a lesson from Mean Girls
Peer pressure may hold the secret to reducing emissions. Australia, your “5 percent to 25 percent” sounds a bit vague, you skank.
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This bike light is super bright, theft-proof, and nearly indestructible
What is better than a bike light that no one can steal? A bike light no one can steal that’s so sturdy it will outlive your bike.
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What are your climate questions for Ernest Moniz and Gina McCarthy?
Grist will be moderating a Google+ Hangout with the energy secretary and EPA chief on Monday. What do you want to know about Obama's climate plan? Submit your questions now.
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Ahead of IPCC report, fossil-fuel groups organize climate denial campaign
Next week, the IPCC will issue its first climate assessment report since 2007. So it's time for the deniers to crawl out from under their rocks and scream at the top of their lungs.
