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The great 2016 Hyperloop race is on (but only if this loopy contraption works)
Friction-free pods carrying you from SF to LA at supersonic speed? Elon Musk's wacky vision moves one step closer to reality.
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This power plant slurps up water for Arizona — and burns 15 tons of coal a minute
Navajo Generating Station consumes 22,000 tons of coal and emits 44,000 tons of carbon each day, in large part to deliver Arizona’s water.
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The U.S. is cutting out trans fats from processed foods by 2018
The FDA will ban partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the largest source of trans fats in processed foods, by 2018. This is a big deal.
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How smart meters are helping California save water
Constant water monitoring can reveal leaky pipes and out people for abusing their sprinkler systems.
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American teens have incredibly depressing beliefs about money
A new study from the Journal of Poverty suggests that teens might be reaching new heights of disillusionment.
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You probably missed this climate change promise hidden in Clinton’s speech
In an otherwise predictable speech, the Democratic front-runner said she would raise fees on fossil-fuel extraction and leasing.
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Here’s another reason why oil refineries (literally) suck
Oil refineries are the second biggest water user of non-ag businesses in drought-parched California.
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Why Seattle still has a huge garbage problem
The city says it wants to get to "zero waste," but residents apparently have a hard time with change.
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How much does the world spend to subsidize fossil fuels? The IMF wants to know
Watch our video to find out how many. Hint: It's in the trillions.
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Subaru’s new sustainability pledge is pretty weak. Here’s why
Why is a well-managed car company ignoring climate change in favor of outdated marketing?
