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Minnesota’s First Community Solar Project Doubles Down on Local
As community solar grows in popularity, an innovative solar project by the Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association in Minnesota highlights the opportunity of merging local ownership with locally assembled solar panels. Earlier this fall, this cooperative serving communities just north and west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area announced Minnesota’s first community solar project. The 40 kilowatt […]
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Fracking companies want to ship wastewater by barge, since boats never spill
The Coast Guard is currently reviewing the request from fracking companies. One scientist says, "Oh, crap. A lot of things could go wrong."
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This new social network introduces you to people who actually live in your neighborhood
People talk about basically what you think they would: who to call to unclog their toilets and whether the new restaurant in town sucks or is delicious.
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Half-naked Santas give us a glimpse of a climate-changed Christmas
It's Santa in his underwear. Cute! It's Santa in his underwear. Apocalypse!
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Senator famous for shooting cap-and-trade bill argues for gun control
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has been resolutely pro-gun and anti-coal, is moderating one of those positions.
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This shark can turn invisible
When the splendid lantern shark turns on its belly lights, its outline disappears
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Reliance on coal forces another company into bankruptcy
In case you're wondering, investors, the hills are that-a-way.
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‘Two Chinchillas, One Shoe’ video redeems the internet
Let's film people's reactions to this one and put them on YouTube.
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Don’t worry, when we move off of Earth we can grow plants in space
The bad news is we might all have to move to the moon. The good news is you can grow plants there.
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Ask Umbra: Stop giving me musical cards
A reader wonders how to tell family and friends that their cards are making him crazy. Umbra offers one of her hallmark replies.
