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A master class on the state of clean-energy investment [VIDEO]

Learn about trends in clean energy from one of the smartest guys around, Michael Liebreich, head of Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

David Roberts Technology

Obama’s group Organizing for Action finally takes up climate change … sort of

The Obama team isn't pushing for climate legislation, it's just trying to embarrass climate deniers in Congress. But better than nothing, right?

Lisa Hymas Climate & Energy

It’s World Penguin Day! Here are some ways to celebrate

We are fans of penguins. We do not want them to go extinct. Because look at all the things they do for us.

Sarah Laskow Culture

Fuel barges explode, burn through night in Alabama

Two gasoline barges in Mobile went up in flames on Wednesday night, critically injuring three people. The fire was put out on Thursday morning, and now an investigation into the causes is underway.

John Upton Climate & Energy

Quiet Car on stalled Amtrak train transforms into rowdy impromptu wine tasting

Score one for mass transit.

Sarah Laskow Culture

Here’s what it feels like to ride a 14.5-foot-tall bike

This video shows you what it's like to ride on the "Stoopid Tall" bike for 20 miles.

Jess Zimmerman Culture

Apparently even cats can get addicted to McDonald’s

A cat got used to eating McDonald's. Now he won't eat anything else.

Sarah Miller Food

So you want to document farm abuses?

Use this handy illustrated guide to find out if a farm protection or ag-gag law would get you into trouble.

Susie Cagle Technology

Two views on ag-gags: The investigator and the farm advocate

Do these laws stop whistleblowers from exposing abuse -- or protect farm security?