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America wants to unleash its gas on other countries
There's a glut of natural gas in the U.S., so producers are looking to export overseas.
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Here’s how you can get conservatives to care about the environment
"Purity, patriotism and reverence for a higher authority" motivate conservatives to care about the environment. Moral arguments, not so much.
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Get Ready, Utilities: Solar is Coming
Quick question. Your state has good sunshine, lots of open rooftops, and the cost of solar energy has been falling by 10% per year. Do you think it will take 13 years to double the 10 megawatts (MW) of installed solar power? Yes, if you’re the largest corporate utility in my state, and willfully ignoring […]
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We got a copy of the subpoena Chevron sent a rebellious shareholder
Chevron's lawyers are going after shareholders who want the company to face up to damage from extensive pollution in the Ecuadorean rainforest.
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Stunning time-lapse video of a total solar eclipse
Seeing the shadow sweep over the landscape and -- this is the crucial part -- go away again ought to restore your hope for the future.
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Rural America: Poorer, less populous, less powerful — but now with fracking!
Some rural areas are getting a big economic boost from oil and gas development, but many other areas are still struggling.
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This office building is made entirely out of recycled paper
It looks cool, but what happens when it rains? Uh, apparently nothing.
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The giving tree: Agroforests can heal food systems and fight climate change
Growing numbers of farmers are using agroforestry -- integrating tree crops and grazing animals -- to create more resilient soil, a diverse range of foods, and even fight climate change.
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Hey, McDonald’s is selling that sad pig/gym mat sandwich again
The McRib is McBack. Oh my god is it so McFun to put Mc in front of McEverything. If you don't believe me McTry Mcit!
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New York’s bike share gets a new new new new new launch date
NYC's bike-sharing program is now expected to start up in May 2013. If you're adding that to your calendar, do so in pencil.
