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Climate change has become a big campaign issue — but here’s the downside
It’s a big issue only for Democrats.
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Fracking wells released over 5 billion pounds of methane in one year
They released a whole lot of toxic chemicals, too.
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6 years after BP disaster, Obama administration thinks it has a way to prevent future spills
New regulations will tighten requirements around blowout preventers and other well control features.
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More plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 — and other fun garbage facts!
If there's one thing Americans like more than buying stuff, it's throwing that stuff away. We take a by-the-numbers look at the country's waste line.
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We could listen to this jam ‘Til the Seas Run Dry
Watch an exclusive clip of Dom Flemons of Carolina Chocolate Drops performing at Pickathon.
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Can I reseal my deck without hurting the local waterway?
A reader who lives near Puget Sound wonders how he can tackle a home improvement project with a clean conscience. Advice maven Umbra Fisk lays it on thick.
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This contest wants you to turn racist, classist city planning into a fun game
Robert Moses did some terrible things to New York City. These folks want to have a little fun with his life.
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A climate hawk’s guide to New York’s Democratic debate
We've got you prepared for the climate-related fireworks on Thursday.
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The oil industry knew about climate change before we landed on the moon
The American Petroleum Institute was warned about CO2 in 1968.
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Greenland is melting way ahead of schedule
The melt season usually kicks off in May or June. Not April.
