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California gas leak is so bad that governor declares emergency
The country's worst environmental disaster is getting worser.
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Obama is leading a revolution in America’s kitchens
Climate-friendly standards for home appliances will cut carbon and save billions in electricity and water bills.
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One of the angry ranchers’ complaints might make more sense than you think
But the armed militiamen holed up in Oregon are still indefensible wingnuts.
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Another reason fracking sucks: Study links fracking to even more health problems
Surprise! Fracking is still bad for you.
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America was really damn hot last year, scientists confirm
It was the second-hottest year ever in the U.S., and it was awfully wet too.
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Most profitable industry in history whines about Obama and overregulation
Never mind that the oil and gas industry has boomed during the Obama administration.
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Do this cleaning product’s eco-claims actually mean anything?
Wondering what "eco-friendly" and "natural" really mean on product labels? Advice maven Ask Umbra dusts off a few common terms.
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TransCanada: If we can’t build Keystone, we want $15 billion
The Canadian pipeline company is filing suit against the U.S. over the Keystone rejection, and appealing its case to NAFTA.
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Guinea pigs might have a secret defense against climate change
A study finds that guinea pigs can tweak their DNA -- and their offspring's -- to protect against heat damage.
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Tough times for Chipotle, but McDonald’s is doing just fine
Chipotle begrudgingly cedes the hearts of the American fast food-eating public to its ex-boyfriend, McDonald's.