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Thai tourist paradise wrecked by oil spill
Idyllic beaches in Thailand have been deserted after an oil pipeline ruptured, coating the shorelines with crude.
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Despite slowdown, global coal remains a planet-destroying monster
Recent news about the slowing growth of the global coal market is nice and all, but coal still remains a gargantuan beast that is steadily trashing the climate.
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Could greenhouse gases turn Earth into Venus?
Yes, but not anytime soon.
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More wildfires = more warming = more wildfires
Scientists are scared of the link between bigger wildfires and the rapid thawing of northern permafrost.
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Anti-Keystone activists keep the heat on
Some marched 100 miles in a Walk for Our Grandchildren. Some got arrested protesting the Keystone pipeline. All are part of a big climate activism push this summer.
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Flood, rebuild, repeat: Are we ready for a Superstorm Sandy every other year?
Why we pretend the next storm won't happen -- and flush billions in disaster relief down the drain.
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Dems plan to talk about climate action during August, Republican deniers plan to talk nonsense
Some anti-science Republicans just can't stop saying stupid things about global warming, even though they're playing into Democrats' hands.
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Obama points out economic downsides of Keystone XL
In his most extensive public comments to date on the subject, the president says that Keystone would create few jobs and raise gas prices for Americans.
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The five most important names in renewable energy that you’ve never heard of
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is about to make a crucial decision that will affect clean energy projects all around the country.
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Want to win over young voters? Get serious about climate action
Eight in 10 young voters support Obama's climate plan, and three-quarters describe climate deniers as "ignorant," "out of touch," or "crazy."
