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CO2 emissions from energy production drop to 1994 levels in the U.S.
That gets us halfway to Obama's goal of cutting emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels over the next decade.
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These erupting volcanoes are the hottest Russian photo models
Volcanoes—so hot right now.
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Explosion at headquarters of Mexico’s state-owned oil company kills 32 [UPDATED]
The cause of the blast isn't clear, but it's just the latest in a long string of deadly accidents plaguing Pemex.
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This guy is babysitting 27 orphaned bear cubs, and he could use your help
New Hampshire's only bear rehabilitator is looking after 27 orphaned bears. It costs $1,000 to feed one to adulthood.
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Bacon wrecks the best-laid plans
Even knowing what factory-farmed pigs go through, our provisional vegetarian has a hard time swearing off a morsel of crispy-fatty-salty-sweet pork.
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Upping the steaks: How grass-fed beef is reshaping ag and helping the planet
Grass-fed beef sales have exploded in recent years. Here's why entrepreneurs are betting the farm that the market is here to stay.
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California levies record $1 million fine against Chevron for refinery fire
Chevron flouted workplace-safety law in the lead-up to an explosion at its refinery in Richmond, Calif., last year, according to Cal/OSHA.
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British man’s dog sniffs out smelly whale secretion worth thousands
A man's dog finds him a big lump of ambergris worth thousands. Moral of the story: get a dog.
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Cyclists are the happiest of us all
A new study finds that cyclists are almost three times happier than solo car commuters.
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