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These charts of record temperatures in New York are trying to tell you something
But we can't for the lives of us figure out what.
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Free-market hypocrisy: Why do we hold renewables to different standards?
Calls for a "free-market" approach to energy ignore the fact that recent incentives for renewables are no different than the perks fossil fuels and nuclear energy have enjoyed for decades.
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Obama calls for massive push on industrial efficiency
The president set a goal of 40 gigawatts of combined heat and power (which we explain) in industrial facilities by 2020.
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Mr. Rand Paul wants you to be nice to Mr. Exxon Mobil
Mr. Gristmill scoffs, kicks sand in his face.
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The hurricane (Isaac) is dead. Long live the hurricane (Kirk).
And waiting in the wings -- Leslie, the second-earliest "L" storm in history.
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Al Gore condemns media for dropping the ball on climate change coverage
The Goracle had some harsh words for the press after its tepid reaction to news of record Arctic ice melt.
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The carbon tax, demystified
Taxes aren’t exactly popular, but the idea of using them to fight climate change is surprisingly resilient. Here’s a primer.
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Explosion at a coal mine in China kills 19
The country's massive and growing demand for coal means enormous pressure to produce.
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Surprise! The GOP’s climate position tracks closely with oil industry donations
Republican support for climate action has gone up and down over the years, as have contributions from oil and gas companies.
