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Capsized cruise ship could ruin pristine marine park
The reef-stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia managed to crash itself in one of the most pristine marine areas in the Mediterranean. Of course. And as the ship lists dangerously, threatening to fall further into the ocean and spill tons of oil, endangered species and other marine life are at risk. The ship has 2,400 tons […]
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Watch an orphaned baby bat learn to fly
I am not ashamed to admit that I wept openly at this. The tiny batling! The completely unfair emotionally manipulative soundtrack! The fact that I haven’t had my coffee yet!
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Critical List: EU bans Iranian oil; snowy owls descend from Arctic
The European Union won’t be importing any more oil from Iran. President Obama’s going to lay out an energy agenda on Tuesday at the State of the Union. Thousands of snowy owls are descending from the Arctic to fly over places like Kansas and Missouri (and to deliver messages from Arctic Circle-based wizards, of course). […]
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Shopping for kids aisle-by-aisle: Stocking up without breaking down
Think marketing companies don't impact your trips to the grocery store? Think again. These easy tips from The Cleaner Plate Club will help you stay focused on shopping for whole, nutritious foods.
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Ask Umbra: Why are my CFLs burning out so quickly?
Umbra offers illumination on CFLs (fritzy and otherwise), LEDs, and halogen incandescents.
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Is the anti-Keystone campaign good or bad for greens?
Here's a roundup of different views on Keystone from greens, energy analysts, bloggers, and one flack for a beer company.
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World governments spend $1.4 billion a day to disrupt climate
A world facing catastrophic climate change can no longer justify $500 billion a year in subsidies to expand the burning of coal and oil. Carbon emissions could be cut worldwide simply by ending fossil fuel subsidies.
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Old dog, Newt tricks: Gingrich’s views on climate, EPA, and ‘green conservatism’
Gingrich has been all over the map on climate change. Catch the highlights and revisit his 2010 interview with Grist.
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A place for the animals [VIDEO]
The Perennial Plate crew takes a break from meat-focused adventures and spends some time at an animal sanctuary.
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Picturing international coal trends
Four images of coal production and consumption over the past three decades shows that trends in Asia drive trends worldwide.
