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Wind turbines: Wrong for Sandy, wrong for Colbert
A conservative columnist argues that oil was the cure for Sandy. Oil does not, however, cure stupid.
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Umbra’s second helpings: Stressing out
The elections have you frazzled? Umbra says to chill the frack out.
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Out of the cage and onto the grass: Helping pastured eggs go mainstream
Austin's Vital Farms helps egg producers who want to transition to a pasture-based model, then markets and distributes their eggs around the country. Now it's using crowdfunding to help get more chickens out on pasture.
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The Climate Silence Continues
Anyone who takes the threat of climate change seriously has to view the reelection of Barack Obama with great satisfaction. The American people rejected Mitt Romney, a candidate who mocked the threat of climate change, much to the delight of his base. Among the millions of Americans already suffering from climate impacts, and the thousands […]
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Growing urban electorate is bad news for Republicans
The presidential election wasn't blue states versus red states: it was cities versus everyone else.
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It’s time for the Green Party to grow up
The Green Party doesn't want to do the hard work to actually build a political movement, it just wants to be a flamethrower. So don't take it seriously.
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Marijuana may be more law-friendly, but it’s not more eco-friendly
Washington and Colorado voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Can legalization help the pot industry blaze a greener trail?
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Americans are apparently not as infatuated with cars as we thought
The elections were a mixed bag for all things urban, but despite a couple of big losses, mass transit came out smelling like roses.
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What can we expect now from Obama on energy and climate?
A big climate bill won't pass Congress, but there's a lot Obama can do through executive action if he wants to build up a clean energy economy.
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Meet your new United States Senate
Democrats did surprisingly well, winning a number of races enviros had focused on. But those gains won't likely lead to strong climate action.
