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Lisa Jackson blasts D.C. on her way out, while Chamber of Commerce shrugs and lobbies
Two statements from two leaders provide a stark, disconcerting portrait of American energy policy.
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The ongoing drought may reverse the flow of the Chicago River
Which would deposit some of its sewage-heavy fluids into Lake Michigan for all to enjoy.
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Drought-stricken West is seeing a crime wave of hay thefts
Hay thieves are particularly hard to nab, too.
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Python hitches a ride on a plane wing, survives an international flight
The python probably wasn’t going for free air travel. More likely, he was looking for yummy rodents to eat.
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Shell probably spilled fuel in an important Arctic bird habitat, of course
Rescue boats on-board the Kulluk appear to have damaged fuel tanks, potentially leaking hundreds of gallons of diesel.
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Thought for food: New think tank looks for global solutions to our broken food system
Food Tank, a food-focused think tank, has ambitious plans to become a go-to resource for activists, policymakers, and farmers across the world.
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Absolutely the most disgusting way to keep your weight-loss New Year’s resolution
Whoever invented this was going to work on world hunger problems, but decided people needed to suck food out of their stomachs more.
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Multifaith Action at White House on Jan. 15
To bring attention to the urgent need for action on climate change, Interfaith Moral Action on Climate (IMAC) will be leading “A Pray-in for the Climate” in front of the White House on Tuesday, January 15th, the 84th birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Leaders and individuals from Buddhist, Christian (Catholic, Evangelical and […]
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Heat: Hell on poor countries, no biggie for the rich
High temperatures hamper economic growth in poor countries but not in rich countries. That does not make for a good political dynamic.
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Green and lefty groups band together, pledge millions to fight right-wing evildoing
Leaders of the Sierra Club, NAACP, and other liberal groups have formed the Democracy Initiative to combat big money in politics and voter suppression.
