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Obama’s coal-leasing program is costing taxpayers more than $50 billion
Coal mined from federal land during Obama's presidency will unleash as much CO2 as the annual emissions of 825 million cars.
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This gigantic urban “skyfarm” looks like a tree and grows food for the masses
With roughly 13 acres of hydroponic growing space, this thing looks like something straight out of some techno-utopia.
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Inside the huge solar farm that powers Apple’s iCloud
Lisa Jackson on Apple's wide-ranging plan to green its act.
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In Michigan, the drilling wars are infesting the Twitter stream
If you're looking for signs of how much is at stake in the fight over drilling and fracking in the Great Lakes region, just check your feed.
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Out-of-touch dads still want gas-guzzling SUVs, apparently
SUVs are saving General Motors, but that doesn't mean they're about to rule the roads again.
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On climate change, Republicans are even more backward than oil companies
It turns out you actually can be more Catholic than the Pope.
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Sit down, relax, and charge your phone at this cool new solar-powered smartbench
Not only will this bugger power your phone, it will tell you what's happening at the park before you even get there.
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Halliburton fracking spill mystery: What chemicals polluted an Ohio waterway?
A recent accident highlights how state fracking laws protect corporate trade secrets over public safety.
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Scientists could finally find extraterrestrial life – by spotting its pollution
Everyone knows that any intelligent life form is going to have a massive carbon tentacle-print. Now, thanks to a newfangled telescope, that should be easy to spot.
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The NFL’s newest stadium is also one of the greenest
The San Francisco 49ers' new digs just scored LEED Gold certification.