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Josh Fox’s “Gasland II” to expose power politics of fracking
The sequel of an Oscar-nominated film on the natural gas boom puts the focus on climate change, the oil lobby, and the U.S. government.
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More useful than a watch: This subway map bracelet
You know the feeling. You're on a crowded train. You don't know what stop you're meant to jump off at. Then you remember you're wearing your subway bracelet.
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New show of guerrilla urbanism is both inspiring and a little creepy
Remember when DIY urbanism was frowned upon if not outright illegal? According to a new exhibition, guerrilla tactics have become symbols of American ingenuity and the rebirth of urban cool.
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There’s a 288-billion-mile cloud of alcohol in space
Space is full of booze. Let's go get some.
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Climate change could be leading to more El Ninos
El Niño events appear to have become more commonplace as the globe has warmed, a new study finds. Meanwhile, another study could make El Niños easier to predict.
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Volcanic rock may be used as giant wind-energy battery
Surplus power from wind turbines could be stored in underground porous rocks produced by volcanic eruptions, say scientists in the Northwest.
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Nothing to sneeze at: Climate change is making your allergies worse
Allergy doctors across the country report an uptick in patient visits, and scientists are straightforward about the climate connection.
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Does climate change make Western firefighting more dangerous?
The tragic deaths of 19 firefighters in Arizona renews debate about global warming's influence on wildfires.
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Coal industry flails around for a new PR strategy
Last week I looked at the coal industry’s failed PR efforts, which even Luke Popovich, the head of the National Mining Association, admits has not worked: “Anyway, ‘war on coal’ never resonated with much conviction among ordinary Americans. For them, the EPA keeps the air and water clean, their kids safe.” One of the problems, […]
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Your cup of coffee contains cavity-fighting alkaloids and cockroach pheromones
Now you can say, "You know, I'm basically brushing my teeth right now," while slurping a latte.
