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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.
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How a town in Maine is blocking an Exxon tar-sands pipeline
The city council of South Portland has voted to block ExxonMobil's scheme to ship filthy Albertan oil out through the city's port.
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Will drones save the rhinos? Some conservationists say it’s launch time
Drones send privacy advocates into a tizzy. But can camera-equipped bots help enforce environmental regs?
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Good news: Mother jailed for sending daughter to playground is freed. Bad news: McDonald’s fires her
It is believed that Harrell let her daughter go to the playground alone because she couldn't afford childcare. But daycare will be even farther out of reach without a job.
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For $5 a month, you can put food on a stray climate writer’s plate
Beacon lets you sponsor your favorite writer. It's the Adopt-A-Manatee program of the online news ecosystem.
