Climate Climate & Energy
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Even Congress is more popular than the oil and gas industry
A Gallup survey finds that literally every other industry is more popular than our friends in oil and gas.
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Texans putting their bodies on the line to stop Keystone pipeline
As TransCanada prepares to begin construction on the southern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline, a brave crew of Lone Star State residents gears up to block it.
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These are probably the coolest-looking clouds you’ll ever see
Fair warning: Looking at these photos might make you want to be a cloudologist.
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A helpful compendium of all of the recent stories about our friend the drought
Given all of the news stories about the drought, we figured a handy index was in order. Please print out and carry with you.
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Former Twitter CEO’s dream home is SF neighborhood nightmare
Evan Williams wants to build a net zero energy home in a historic San Francisco neighborhood. Who could possibly object to an internet entrepreneur using his hard-earned cash to build an eco-friendly house?
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The hottest rain in world history falls on Needles, Calif.
At 115 degrees, the rain was so hot that most of it evaporated before it hit the ground.
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Greenland’s ice melt is its worst ever — and there’s still a month to go
Melting of the Greenland ice sheet broke the seasonal record on Aug. 8 -- and melting season isn't even over yet.
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Cliff Stearns, Solyndra loudmouth, booted from office
But don't worry, America. The oil industry is investing heavily in plenty of replacements.
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In the Yukon, climate change is making buildings fall down
Dawson City is so cold that the average temperature is below freezing, which means the ground is frozen solid all year. At least, it used to be.
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Should we talk about the weather? Discussing climate without killing the conversation
Warmer weather and severe storms are changing the game for one New England ski resort. The Slow Ride Stories crew hears how the business is adapting -- and how nearby residents are getting along in a hot and volatile new world.