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7 kinds of government subsidies those angry ranchers get that you don’t
The armed militiamen squatting in Oregon oppose "Big Government," except when it's lining their pockets.
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Here’s new news about pesticides and bees
A new EPA study finds that at least one of the neonic pesticides often blamed for honeybee woes really does hurt the pollinators.
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What climate? With cheap gas, auto sales spike
2015 saw an all-time high for vehicle sales. Most of that growth came from gas guzzlers.
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Climate change could have a bigger impact on developed countries’ food systems
New research quantifies the devastating impact of extreme weather on essential crops.
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Antarctica’s clouds are a big mystery to climate scientists
West Antarctic clouds could have a major effect on sea-level rise. A new project aims to better understand them.
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6 great reasons to give up shrimp for good
America's favorite seafood comes with reports of unsavory working conditions and ecological destruction.
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Sneakerheads, rejoice: Here are your planet-friendly kicks
We may finally have some climate-conscious sneakers that look cool to boot.
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Poll: Americans believe in climate change, remain iffy on the cause
A new poll finds that 70 percent of Americans believe in climate change. That's the good news.
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The planet is experiencing a global warming spurt
Cyclical changes in the Pacific Ocean have thrown Earth’s surface into what may be an unprecedented warming trend, following a 15-year global warming slowdown.
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This island nation just traded a huge chunk of its debt in return for protecting their oceans
The Seychelles deal cancels $30 million in national debt and protects a piece of ocean the size of Germany.