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Climate science is Nate Silver and U.S. politics is Karl Rove
Republicans disregarded Nate Silver and other empiricists, and lost badly. Almost everyone is ignoring the empirical data of climate scientists -- and our losses could be catastrophic.
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Obama might push for a carbon tax, according to optimists unfamiliar with ‘the House’
Several reports have suggested that a carbon tax could be part of a budget deal. John Boehner laughed and laughed.
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These amazing parade floats are made out of flowers
There's nothing a little inter-neighborhood rivalry to really make groups of people dream up even more astounding creations.
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Fired coal mine employee shares letter from evil coal boss with the world
An Ohio coal company laid off employees and blamed Obama instead of acknowledging the real causes of the industry's suffering. And, yes, the coal boss is Robert Murray.
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U.S. oil production headed for 20-year high
The U.S. is now producing almost 6.7 million barrels of oil a day. So, um, yay?
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2012 has been the hottest year ever in the United States
So far in 2012, the average temperature has been 3.4 degrees above average, and 1.1 degrees above the previous warmest year ever. Also, the drought continues.
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‘Magic’: How New York dried out and fired up its subway system
The New York Times has the fascinating story of how the city's transit system was pulled back from the brink of disaster.
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Roll ’em: A dispatch from 350.org’s Do the Math bus
Eight activists, four wifi hotspots, one bus: Trying to jump-start a grassroots fossil-fuel divestiture movement, and seeing some sparks.
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Smooth as Silk: How big brands milk small farmers for all they’re worth
Very few companies control most of the food we eat. In this example, we look at the outsized effect the Silk brand has had on the organic soy industry.
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A green Salt Lake City? Thank the Mormon pioneers, says Sustainability Director Vicki Bennett
A forward-thinking mayor and progressive community help the cause, too.
