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Let’s name all of the ocean water that will someday flood us after Reagan
That's Rep. Darrell Issa's idea, and it's a fun one.
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The USDA is gearing up to steal candy from babies
The Department of Agriculture plans to crack down on greasy 'n' sweet snacks sold in school vending machines and lunch lines.
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New-old disaster aid may be coming for troubled farmers
A stopgap measure being considered in Congress could help drought-stricken farmers, but we'll still be waiting on that Farm Bill ...
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Anti-Agenda 21 bill is back in Arizona, wants to eat your brains
It failed last year, but Arizona state senators are back with another attempt at outlawing sustainability.
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China is getting serious about taming coal
The most worrisome energy trend in the world is rising coal consumption in China. But Chinese officials have announced an ambitious new plan to curb that growth.
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Alaska ignores climate change, so Iditarod dogs will just need to evolve thinner coats
Warning: This post may make you sympathetic to Sarah Palin.
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Obama taps Sally Jewell, CEO of REI, for Interior post
REI CEO Sally Jewell's mixed background in environmental advocacy and the energy industry makes her an interesting pick for Secretary of the Interior.
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How can we prepare for climate change without screwing poor people?
Urban adaptation plans are ramping up. It would be nice if the interests of poor and minority communities didn't get trampled in the process.
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New York governor wants to return Sandy-damaged neighborhoods to nature
It turns out that buying up damaged houses and converting the land into wetlands or parks would be rather expensive.
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Right-wingers want to teach kids that climate change is a fairy tale
Three states have introduced bills requiring schools to teach that climate change is "controversial." Thanks, American Legislative Exchange Council.
