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China’s biggest film ever is about humans destroying the environment … and mermaids
Stephen Chow's "The Mermaid" features an evil billionaire who wants to kill everything in the ocean.
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The $250 billion health benefit of fighting climate change
Strict vehicle and power plant emissions policies could have near-term health benefits that translate into billions of dollars.
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Urban soil emits a surprising amount of CO2
In some cases, up to 72 percent as much CO2 as fossil fuels burned within a city.
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Climate change is already causing dramatic flooding in the coastal U.S.
Sea level is rising faster than ever before -- and it's already responsible for three-quarters of coastal floods in the U.S.
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Rubio turns energy policy over to oilman donor, doesn’t even blush
Larry Nichols, who got rich by fracking and has donated to Rubio's campaign, will now lead the candidate's energy steering committee.
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Chinese waste-to-energy plant will be a mile in circumference
The world's largest trash-burning plant will feature solar panels and a pedestrian path.
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Arabian Gulf could become hell on Earth if we don’t lower emissions
It was the hottest of times, it was the … hottest of times. In this tale of two futures — one where we cut emissions and one where we proceed with business as usual — parts of the Middle East either become very hot or turn into straight up abandon-all-hope-ye-who-enter hellscapes. Or at least, that’s the apocalyptic picture […]
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Does this smog make me look fat? Study links air pollution and obesity
Now residents of smog-choked cities may have one more thing to worry about.
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Congress’ tax breaks for clean energy will go a long way
Wind and solar tax credits could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 1.4 billion metric tons by 2030.