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Critical List: ‘Irrational exuberance’ about shale gas; doubling fuel economy in the U.S
The New York Times obtained government documents that call natural gas companies' enthusiasm about shale gas and hydrofracking "irrational exuberance.”
That exuberance has convinced some lawmakers, though. Nine of them are writing to President Obama to ask him to push for more gas drilling.
In other technology-that’s-not-actually-going-to-save-us news, China's building a $1.5 billion clean coal plant, the first commercial clean coal plant of this size. -
Dirty blonde: Ask Umbra on composting dyed hair
Is dyed hair toxic for compost bins? Ask Umbra breaks down the question.
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Youth and Positive Social Change
“That which touches me most is that I had a chance to work with peoplePassing on to others that which was passed on to meTo me young people come first, they have the courage where we failAnd if I can but shed some light as they carry us through the galeThe older I get the […]
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Value of solar power far exceeds its cost
Solar power has a monetary value as much as 10 times higher than its energy value.
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Why laying off ag reporter Philip Brasher is bad for food
Reporter Philip Brasher was recently let go by the Des Moines Register. Here's why you should be concerned about the future of food in this country.
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Used fuel-efficient compact cars increase 30 percent in value
There may still be something tangible in your life gaining value: your used, fuel-efficient car.
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Friday music blogging: The Chemical Brothers
An old favorite of mine, The Chemical Brothers, have just done a soundtrack for the new movie Hanna. It's awesome!
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There's a Foxx guarding the ag-policy henhouse
Rep. Virginia Foxx recently sponsored an amendment to shut down the USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative.
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Santorum: 'There's no such thing as global warming'
In a Glenn Beck interview, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said global warming is a hoax and called for a drill everywhere oil policy.
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GE’s ironic new slogan: 'Natural gas. It’s hot stuff.'
Nobody involved with General Electric's ad campaign understands the irony, that natural gas is one of the most potent heat-trapping greenhouse gases.
