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Here’s what the battle over Iraqi oil means for America
Even with the fracking boom, the U.S. is still tied to global oil markets.
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Oil-train info does not need to be secret, feds say
Railroads, are you listening? Public release of details about crude-by-rail shipments does not pose a serious security risk.
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Al Gore thinks there’s hope for humanity after all
"It is now clear that we will ultimately prevail” in the fight against climate change, Gore writes in the latest issue of Rolling Stone. But the struggle is far from over.
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Could small, biodiverse farms help Hawaii grow enough food to feed itself?
Some farmers and activists want Hawaii to replace big GMO fields with local farms and food networks that could make the state more self-sufficient.
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This magic bus recharges while you dig for your fare
TOSA buses can charge in just 15 seconds.
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When will the vague “natural” food label die?
All-natural Cheetos? Natural butter flavor granules? The natural food label is pretty much meaningless.
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Now Elon Musk wants to revolutionize solar panel production
SolarCity, the leading residential panel installer, is buying a solar manufacturer and planning to build a huge panel factory in New York.
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The Canadian pipeline (almost) everyone hates gets a go-ahead
Canada's prime minister has approved a pipeline from the tar sands to the Pacific. Residents and First Nations in the way are unlikely to go along quietly.
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Berkeley could mandate climate warnings on gas pumps
If the city council OKs the plan, Berkeley motorists would be confronted with a "CO2 Alert" every time they fill up their tanks.
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GMO giants’ pesticide use threatens rare Hawaiian species
The wildlife, plants, and coral reefs of Kauai, many already endangered, are under further risk because of heavy spraying on GMO test fields.