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NYC Mayor Bloomberg calls for climate preparedness, reviews Sandy recovery
The mayor's legacy will be how New York handles the climate crisis. In a big speech this morning, he presented his vision.
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The Earth at night like you’ve never seen it before
NASA has put together these amazing composite pictures, drawn from images collected on cloud-free nights.
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Just like Gangnam Style, Big Ag ‘Farmer Style’ is unsustainable
This parody unintentionally has a lot in common with Gangnam Style.
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Severe weather can change minds — some minds, anyway
Climate skeptics won't be swayed by a big hurricane, but average folks might be if a trusted person helps them connect the dots, according to a new study.
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Food safety fail: Why isn’t the agency in charge of keeping us safe succeeding?
As number of incidents of food poisoning go up, the Food and Drug Administration is doing less to protect us than ever.
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There’s still time if you act now: ‘Carbon Zero,’ conclusion
Carbon zero cities aren't a utopian ideal. It may be late in the climate game, but there's still so much we can do. Let's get started!
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A live chat with sustainability smart guy Alex Steffen
The author and futurist talked with Grist readers about carbon zero cities. Check out a replay of the conversation.
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Nearly 50 percent of new electricity generation capacity added in 2012 was renewable
Let's hope we can say the same or better by this time next year.
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One way to slow Arctic ice loss: Stop flying over it
Reducing emissions from airplanes over the Arctic could allow the region's ice to recover slightly, according to new research.
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Hundreds of Nebraskans speak out against Keystone XL pipeline
At a public meeting on Tuesday, Nebraskans lined up to oppose the pipeline. But the ultimate decision will be made at the White House.
