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After a term of hanging around the hoops, Obama could slam dunk for cities
The president spent his first four years lining up a promising urban policy agenda. Now it’s time for a full-court press for smart growth.
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Obama signs bill exempting U.S. airlines from E.U. carbon plan
In his first post-election test on the climate, President Obama gets an F-minus.
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Help Grist thwart an evil plan
Would you give just five bucks to bulwark Grist's indispensable green news against a villainous threat?
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Duke Energy hires a congressman
Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) will soon be working on "federal affairs" for Duke. But don't worry. It's all copacetic and a good sign for the environment, according to a former Shuler employee.
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U.K. flooding prompts now-standard question: How will we pay for this?
The U.K. has gotten drenched over the last few days. Thanks to climate change, it will be experiencing -- and paying for -- a lot more floods in the future.
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When it comes to fuel efficiency, car companies are seeing the light
Automakers are experimenting with lightweight bodies and new engines to meet ambitious fuel efficiency standards.
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Baby lion comes to the office, eats up everyone’s hearts
It is possible I have been working in the wrong offices.
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Looking for antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Try raw pork
A new study by Consumer Reports found pork contaminated with dangerous levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including high rates of Yersinia.
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Antarctic lake is basically full of aliens
For the last 2,800 years, microbes have been chilling out at 8.6 degrees F in what one scientist describes as "brine 'mush'" that's six times saltier than seawater.
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Senate works to bring dead polar bears into the U.S.
Because if there's one thing America needs to see more of, it's dead polar bears.
