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Once more, with feeling: EPA is required to regulate carbon from existing power plants
Political pundits are arguing over whether Obama will regulate CO2 from existing power plants. But the Clean Air Act very clearly requires him to do so.
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Even in the best-case scenario, climate change will kick our asses
In his new book "Overheated," Andrew Guzman looks at the realities of human survival in an age of climate catastrophe. It's not going to be pretty.
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Finally, some not-terrible climate news: Greenland not melting any faster
The last 10 years have seen unprecedented ice loss. Don't expect that speedup to continue, a new study says.
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Joe Biden kinda sorta maybe opposes Keystone XL pipeline
A Sierra Club activist says the veep told her he doesn't support building Keystone, but the vice president's office demurs.
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PG&E hit with big penalty for big natural-gas explosion
California regulators want to make Pacific Gas & Electric spend $2.25 billion on safety improvements following a 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno.
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Conservative newspaper declares love for Obama’s fracker-friendly ways
The Washington Examiner usually hates on President Obama, but it wholeheartedly approves of his natural-gas policies.
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Will cities ever get smart about water use?
Cities worldwide have dangerously unsustainable water supplies, says a new study. But making a deal with farmers could solve the crisis for many.
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Climate change may make it harder for surfers to catch a good wave
Due to climate change, waves are going to shrink over 25 percent of the world, including in a lot of popular surfing areas. Bogus.
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How little-known judges could thwart Obama’s climate plans
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit holds great power over implementation of environmental laws -- and it's packed with conservatives.
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Where did all the tornadoes go?
The past 12 months have seen a record low number of tornadoes, while the 12 months before that saw an unusual high. Is there a climate change link?
