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Arctic Sea Ice in Free Fall
By Emily E. Adams and Janet Larsen The North Pole is losing its ice cap. Comparing recent melt seasons with historical records spanning more than 1,400 years shows summer Arctic sea ice in free fall. Many scientists believe that the Arctic Ocean will be ice-free in the summertime within the next decade or two, and […]
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Sea otter that survived the Exxon Valdez spill dies at 23
She was the second to last otter survivor of the Exxon Valdez spill.
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This guy is so good at recycling he can turn trash into masterpieces
Bernard Pras, a French artist, uses discarded materials to recreate iconic images.
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Gorgeous, crazy-fast Australian train would go over 500 miles in two hours
Australia has plans to make a new really fast train. It's also really sexy. We wonder if we could get Paul Hogan to make out with us on it.
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New York Times journalists detained while covering TransCanada protests
In a statement, the company said that the Times "did not have the right to report" at that location. Because the First Amendment is location-specific.
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The food industry’s self-regulation is a spectacular failure
Rules that could help fend off food-borne illnesses are being held up at the White House.
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Obama OKs first new oil refinery in 30 years three weeks before Election Day
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has given the thumbs-up to plans for a new oil refinery in North Dakota. Curious timing?
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Rachael Ray is opening a food truck for dogs
To comment on this breaking news, we have brought in our Dog Food Correspondent, Lucy Bump.
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Romney’s new farm platform is all about big business
Romney's latest white paper on agriculture and rural America says a lot about gutting taxes and regulation, but not so much about the farm bill, sustainable farming, or drought.
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Awesome art installation lets you control the weather
The "Rain Room," on display at the Barbican, is a torrential downpour you can walk through without getting wet.
