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Hundreds of cyclists demand safer Austin streets

Cyclists rode en masse to the Texas State Capitol following several hit-and-runs in recent weeks.

North Korea claims to have discovered an ancient unicorn lair

It was bound to happen sooner or later, what with all those unicorns running around.

Too much carbon dioxide can have a negative effect on some crops

In case you thought too much CO2 was an unalloyed good.

Mexican environmentalist murdered by drug gangs

Juventina Villa Mojica's efforts to preserve local forest conflicted with the gangs' desire to plant more drugs.

World’s largest aquarium criticized for capturing endangered dolphins

The biggest aquarium in the world has opened in Singapore. It features 25 bottle-nosed dolphins who had been living pretty happily in the wild.

New Poll Finds Ratepayers Strongly Oppose Duke Energy Coal Boondoggle

As state regulators prepare to make a major decision on the future of a proposed Indiana coal plant with a $3.5 billion price tag, this week the Sierra Club and allies released a new poll and report showing that the public is strongly opposed to footing the bill for this over-budget boondoggle. Duke Energy is […]

Controversial California oyster farm returned to wilderness

An oyster farm at the Point Reyes National Seashore will be closed by year's end and returned to wilderness. But is it really best for the seals?

You can make these cool (expensive) LED light bulbs change color using your phone

Amazing new light bulbs last 20 years, light a path for you as you walk around the house, and even flash to your favorite beats.

Apparently, charging $7 for a cup of coffee makes suckers believe it tastes better

Starbucks put out a fancy coffee and Jimmy Kimmel held a taste taste. Only it wasn't a very fair one.

Climate negotiators are betting on improbably deep emissions cuts

At the U.N. climate conference in Doha, negotiators are calling for drastic steps, trying to make up for the fact that we've done so little thus far.