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FEMA report: Climate change could increase areas at risk of flood by 45 percent
A landmark study finds climate change could have a huge impact on the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Terrifying/hilarious TransCanada docs call Keystone XL protesters terrorists
TransCanada's presentation to law enforcement agencies says the protesters are potentially violent. Protesters respond: WTF?
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Colorado is burning as climate change extends wildfire season
The head of the U.S. Forest Service recently warned Congress that climate change is prolonging the annual wildfire season. Colorado is feeling the heat.
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Recycling, solar, and wind power team up to make a terrifying crab robot
This upsetting robot might just be the future of green technology.
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Chevron CEO admits fracking raises “legitimate” safety concerns
Energy producers should adopt tougher standards to allay public concern, says Chevron boss John Watson. Of course, his own company doesn't have a great record on that front.
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The internet has some advice for you on recycling old clothes
Today in "proof that crowdsourcing works," Jezebel commenters clearly know WAY more about clothing recycling than one of the site's authors.
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Look who’s squealing now: GMO lovers freak over new study of sick pigs
Australian researchers recently found that genetically modified feed caused severe stomach inflammation in pigs. Critics of the study, who say these foods can cause no harm, flipped a lid.
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Flying bike and jet-powered bike make your fixie look lame
Czech smarties create a flying bike, and Brits make a jet-powered one. Meanwhile, my bike won't even make me a sandwich.
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The garden plot thickens: Taking guerrilla gardening to the next level
Unsatisfied with seed bombing, Grist's green-living pioneer, the Greenie Pig, reclaims a garbage-strewn staircase landing.
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Bee-killing pesticide companies are pretending to save bees
Bayer and Syngenta, makers of neonicotinoid pesticides that are particularly threatening to bees, are touting their investments in bee health and research.