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Russia begins offshore drilling in Arctic
The rig made famous by Greenpeace's Arctic 30 is now pumping oil, the first step in Russia's plans to drill the hell out of the Arctic.
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Obama’s green record: Some small victories, one gaping flop
The president has followed through on some of his environmental promises. But as long as he's also letting the climate go to hell, those achievements won't matter.
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Environmental justice leaders to Obama: There’s a gap in your climate plan
When the president unveiled his climate action plan last summer, he failed to account for the underserved communities that bear the brunt of our fossil fuel addiction. A new petition aims to change that.
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Tax meat to cut methane emissions, say scientists
Sheep, cows, and goats are the single biggest human-related source of the potent greenhouse gas.
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The not-quite-perfect storm: Miami dodged the bullet last time, but can its luck hold out?
When Hurricane Andrew struck Southeast Florida in 1992, it only skirted Miami -- but it still did massive damage. The next one will likely be much, much worse
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Dolphins in Louisiana’s Barataria Bay much sicker after BP oil spill
Dolphins and oil don't mix.
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A glitter-covered banner got these protesters arrested for staging a bioterrorism hoax
Energy giants have lobbied police to treat environmental activists like potential terrorists. Looks like it's working.
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NOAA: November was “record warm”
Combined land and sea temperatures broke through to new highs last month. We can't even blame an El Niño.
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Greenpeace 30, Pussy Riot get Russian amnesty
The 28 activists and two journalists who were arrested at an offshore oil platform in the Arctic have been freed by an act of parliament, as have the two jailed members of the band Pussy Riot.
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Sand-mine-happy Wisconsin mayor survives recall attempt
Frac sand, ho! The result of a recall election in a small Wisconsin town favors a Texan company that wants to mine for frac sand.
