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Sea-level rise could be way, way worse than we already thought
Melting ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica could push sea levels up more than three feet by 2100, according to a survey of top glaciologists.
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Anti-coal activist wipes $314 million from coal company’s stock value with one hoax press release
It's really amazing what a person can do with a few phrases like "volatility in the global coal market" and "a careful analysis of repetitional risks."
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Climate change could lead to more volcanic eruptions
Over the last million years, glacier melt might have increased volcanic eruptions tenfold. But I'm sure that doesn't mean it'll happen again!
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Natural gas: It’s a hedge, not a bridge
Boosters of natural gas argue that it can serve as a "bridge fuel" between coal and renewables, but a new analysis calls their bluff.
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Solar Mosaic: Kind of a big deal for clean energy
The "Kickstarter of solar" just started accepting investments. Here's why you should be excited.
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New app tells you more about your neighbors than you ever wanted to know
A new ap called Sitegeist tells you a neighborhood's rent values, political breakdown, and commuting style, among other things.
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The Brazilian treehopper is the creepiest, raddest insect you will ever see
This particular picture is just a sculpture, but trust: this bug is real.
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San Francisco has its first river otter in 30 years
Sam lives in the Sutro Baths, the ruins of a once-privately owned swimming complex that are now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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‘Smart fork’ tells you how much you’re eating, and also possibly that you’re insane
This is sort of the Fitbit of forks -- it gives you lots of information about your meal and how much and how fast you ate. And it only costs $100!
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Is Your Utility Ready for a Solar Rooftop Revolution?
Within a decade, more than 35 million buildings may be generating their own solar electricity (without subsidies) at prices lower than their utility offers, sufficient to power almost 10% of the country. That’s the powerful headline from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s latest report, Commercial Rooftop Revolution. Despite the opportunity, utilities, regulators, and policy makers […]
