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What life is like inside the Fukushima evacuation zone

Photographer Max Hodges has a photo essay on Google+ about his travels in the Fukushima evacuation zone. This mysterious ninja, Shoji Kobayashi, had been living there since the nuclear disaster began, gardening and trying to salvage tsunami-damaged keepsakes. 

Critical List: Al Gore curses about climate skepticism; garden thieves steal tomatoes

Sometimes even Al Gore can’t resist cursing when he talks about climate skeptics. Listen here.

EPA's scientific integrity policy doesn't do a particularly good job at its intended purpose: protecting scientists from political influence.

Heavy-duty trucks have to meet fuel efficiency standards too. No word yet on monster trucks.

Healthy eating is hard but not impossible for low-income Americans

There's a new study out purporting to show that healthy eating is a privilege of the rich. But it's possible to eat well on a tight budget, and it would be easier if we put smart policies in place.

Why Washington state's coal fight matters

Activists in the Northwest are fighting plans to build a coal-export terminal in Washington state. The outcome of this battle could have lasting, substantial effects on China's energy habits and emissions.

A green giant passes: Ray Anderson, sustainable-biz pioneer, dies at 77

Years before every business started angling to be seen as green, Ray Anderson set out to make his company Interface truly sustainable. He passed away today.

Companies claim concern for climate, but sponsor ALEC

By sponsoring the American Legislative Exchange Council, many corporations violate their own greenwashed official policies on climate change.

Heat cycles: how D.C. cyclists rode out the hottest July on record [VIDEO]

Cyclists in Washington, D.C. talk about how to keep a heat wave from breaking your bike-commuting habit.

GOP attacks the EPA for doing its job

The GOP refuses to acknowledge that the Obama EPA is following federal laws and court orders issued when the Bush administration failed to abide by the law.

Is your cheese killing the planet?

Cheese can take a heavy toll on the climate, according to a report from the Environmental Working Group. Get hints for eco-friendly cheese consumption.

Bachmann pledges to have the EPA's 'doors locked and lights turned off'

If Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann can't abolish the EPA like she promised, she may just try to lock employees out of the building