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What Theda Skocpol gets right about the cap-and-trade fight
In a comprehensive account of the cap-and-trade fight of 2009-10, Harvard political scientist Theda Skocpol identifies the core problem: the radicalization of the GOP.
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Do cities really take the lead on climate change?
Cities tend to adopt easier policies first, according to a new report.
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Hilarious videos about sloths, fish, and Morgan Freeman are the only nature programs you’ll ever need
All other nature shows can get stuffed.
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As the House votes on Sandy aid, dudgeon and hypocrisy are in full effect
Congress will approve some funding, but certainly far less than the amount Obama requested.
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Becky: A Tribute to a Friend and a Hero
This column was co-written by Beyond Coal Director Mary Anne Hitt and National Program Director Sarah Hodgdon. Each week in our blogs, we celebrate the grassroots heroes of the fight for the planet. Today, we are joining forces to celebrate the life of an extraordinary hero and friend. Neither of us will ever forget where […]
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Feds mark territory all over L.A. wildlife habitat
Weeks after destroying dozens of acres of wildlife habitat, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is mum on why they did it.
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New GOP House Science committee chair to hold totally objective climate hearings
Despite the recent, massive government report on climate change, Rep. Lamar Smith needs some more info.
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China’s smog is so bad, people didn’t notice a factory fire burning for three whole hours
If you can't distinguish between smoke from an hours-long factory fire and your normal, everyday smog, your country has a problem.
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A Swedish woman took a commuter train for a joyride
She ended up driving the train about 100 feet off the tracks and straight into an apartment building.
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Court: Polar bear habitat that interferes with oil drilling has to go
Because bears are cute, but money is cuter.
