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Old Christmas trees get new life as fish habitats

Ugly tree, beautiful snack. Top that, Charlie Brown.

Does it matter if the developed world has hit 'peak travel'?

A recent study found that travel has stagnated in eight developed countries, including the U.S. But what about the rest of the world?

Gulf oil spill methane bloom disappears

When scientists returned to the Gulf in September, they discovered that high levels of methane had all but disappeared, consumed by bacterial blooms.

Should we get rid of all energy subsidies?

Should the U.S. get rid of all energy subsidies? In a new piece for Washington Monthly, Jeffrey Leonard argues that we should. Is that a good idea?

Abolish the EPA's ability to limit pollution?

We need to resist any efforts by Congress Republicans to block the EPA's ability to protect our health through the Clean Air Act.

What can we expect on climate and energy in China in 2011?

This will be a big year for climate and energy policy development in China, so we thought we'd highlight some of the key stories to watch out for.

Hunting for deer — in the woods and on the street

Every year, more than a million deer and other animals are hit by cars. What happens to them? Some get eaten. Whether you consider roadkill for dinner reasonable or gross, it's certainly one of the most responsible meat sources available.

The 'War on Cars': A brief history of a rhetorical device

Back in October, I started noticing the accusation that Seattle is waging a "war on cars" was popping up an awful lot in the local press, and in suspicious ways. Where did this inflammatory language come from?

‘Trash is cash,’ rap Kenyan kids [VIDEO]

Nairobi businesses dump 1.5 tons of trash daily -- and 80 percent of it could be recycled. Watch kids from Nairobi slums rap about recycling.

In St. Paul, one citizen's mission to keep sidewalks clear of snow

A resident of St. Paul, Minn., was disturbed by the condition of the city's sidewalks during the snowy season. She finally got mad enough to act.