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California wins a clean energy and climate trifecta
California is the only place in the country where climate and clean energy activists aggressively pushed their message -- and it worked.
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Election 2010: The Senate gets lots of new climate deniers
Republicans failed to take the Senate, but added lots of new climate deniers to its ranks. The Senate will now be even more hostile to climate action.
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Election 2010: Republicans take 6 of 11 key governor races
Thirty-seven governorships are up for grabs this election, and they'll have a huge impact on energy & climate issues. Who are the winners and losers?
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Wanted: Your informed opinions on the food-safety reform bill
We've invited a kitchenful of food-policy experts to discuss whether the Food Safety Modernization Act will make eaters safer without shoving small producers off a cliff. Wanna pull up a chair and chew over the issues?
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The future we want
It's tough to make compelling drama out of a happy-green-prosperous future -- even if that's where we want to live.
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Organic-farming movement sprouts in China
Just as our own sustainable food revolution didn't take place until we had nearly driven all of our small farms into penury, China is evidently feeling the stirrings of a backlash against the industrialization of food.
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Giants' win cheers Prop 23 opponents as the polls open
Opponents of Proposition 23, the California ballot measure that would suspend the state's global warming law, are hoping the San Francisco Giants' win over the Texas Rangers augurs well for the outcome of the election.
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Get ready to talk about the new American roots movement
We�re hosting a live chat with author Kurt B. Reighley, KEXP�s DJ El Toro. Send in questions about the American roots movement for the chance to win a book copy!
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A bike helmet that stinks will keep you from cracking up
Worried about whether your helmet will still keep you safe after a few falls? Here's one that makes quite a stink when it's time to replace it.
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Taking on the global energy investment challenge
A report released today provides a progress report on commitments to clean energy development in China, India, Nigeria, and South Africa.
