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Meet the computer geek who took on Ken Cucinelli — and won
Michael Mann didn't come to politics. Politics came to him.
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Break the cycle: Why stronger laws will save bikers and curb reckless drivers
We can do a hell of a lot better than telling bicyclists and drivers to be on their best behavior.
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Anti-fracking activists celebrate victory in a fourth Colorado city
A recount has revealed that a fracking moratorium narrowly succeeded in Broomfield, Colo., giving fracking foes a clean sweep of recent ballot measures in the state.
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Obama’s departed climate chief pushed him toward action
During her time at the White House, Heather Zichal helped put in place new fuel-economy standards, funding for renewables, and the president's big climate plan.
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Denial dries up: Americans finally seeing the light on climate change
In red states as well as blue, a majority of Americans believe climate change is happening and the government should do something about it, according to a decade's worth of polling results.
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U.S. says poor countries’ calls for climate compensation could screw up climate treaty process
Developing countries don't just want the rich world to help them reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. Now they want compensation for "loss and damages."
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6 ways Bill de Blasio can make New York’s streets more people-friendly
Creating more pedestrian plazas, enforcing traffic laws, getting trucks off city streets -- there's lots the new mayor could do to make New York City safer for walkers and cyclists.
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Divine intervention? Pope opposes fracking
Pope Francis has been posing for photographs while holding anti-fracking T-shirts. Will a papal encyclical be next?
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Hearing aid: How to get the most out of an EPA listening session
What to do when you find yourself at an all-day regulatory hearing about the fate of the planet. Hint: Arrive early, and carry a rhetorical baby.
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Is your state ready for climate disasters?
Most states' disaster plans don't account for climate change.
