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Are humans really the planet’s top dogs? Geologists will make the final call
Meet the scientists who have been charged with deciding whether humans have been so harmful to the Earth that we've kicked off a new geologic age.
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Enviros slam Keystone findings, threatened species stay silent
In addition to its climate impacts, the Keystone XL pipeline would pose threats to whooping cranes and lots of other endangered species.
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This cheat sheet will make you win every climate argument
Ever find yourself around the dinner table at a loss for good climate arguments? Follow this flowchart!
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Seven unlikely supporters of Obama’s EPA nominee
Over her two-decade career, Gina McCarthy has drawn unusual praise from Republican and energy-industry admirers.
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Meet Obama’s energy secretary pick: Ernest Moniz
Moniz, an MIT physicist and former Clinton administration official, has some controversial views on natural gas as a "bridge" fuel and other energy issues.
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Meet Obama’s EPA pick: Gina McCarthy
The brash Bostonite has been strong on climate change policy, but she's also friendly with industry.
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Van Jones: Keystone XL would be ‘the Obama Pipeline’
Van Jones came out swinging against Keystone, warning that if it's approved it would be a big black mark on Obama's legacy.
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State Dept. on Keystone XL: So not a big deal
The State Department's new environmental impact statement says there's no good environmental reason not to build the Keystone XL pipeline.
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A defense of Keystone protesters from the dark heart of the MSM
While other political journalists and commentators look askance at the Keystone battle, Michael Grunwald of TIME steps up and defends the cause.
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How the USDA plans to plant around climate change
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says farmers need help coping with climate change and encouragement to become part of the solution.