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Anti-coal movement scores powerful new allies: Tribes
Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest are joining with environmental activists to fight coal export terminals in Oregon and Washington.
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How fish are fighting climate change by pooping
You see, in the typology of poop, it turns out the fish feces are sinkers.
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Questions at VP debate reveal bankrupt Beltway thinking
The vice presidential debate revealed nothing about energy or climate, but lots about the twisted priorities of Beltway conventional wisdom.
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Giant weird eyeball found on Florida beach
A giant eyeball was found on a beach in Florida. It is so giant and so weird they don't know what creature it belongs to. But they'll find out eventually.
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Uniting Against Coal Exports in the Pacific Northwest
A coal train in the Pacific Northwest. Photo by Paul K. Anderson. There’s been a lot of buzz about coal exports lately, but if I was a betting woman, I’d say the smart money is on these coal industry pipe dreams never becoming a reality. That’s because local communities that would receive the brunt of […]
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Best (or worst?) bike thief ever returns stolen bike with money for a new lock
With the ten dollars, plus some additional funds, the bike owner bought a U-lock.
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Robot sea turtles could help keep the ocean safe and clean
Scientists are developing a mechanical sea turtle that can patrol the oceans.
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Oh good, now you can get festive pumpkin pie- and peppermint-flavored Pringles
The world's premier "potato slurry pressed into a saddle shape" company is debuting three festive and extremely nasty holiday flavors.
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Sustainability doesn’t happen overnight, says Santa Monica’s Shannon Parry
Santa Monica couldn't have gotten so green without an engaged community, says its assistant director of sustainability. Solar-powered ferris wheels don't hurt, either.
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Growing up, growing food: A teenage farmer to watch
At 16, Sophia Vartanian is planning gardens, connecting young farmers, and getting ready to give a TED talk. What have you done recently?
