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California’s cap-and-trade program pays loggers to clearcut old-growth forests
Idiotic, right? That's why enviros are calling on the state to change its rules.
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You’ve never seen an LED lamp like this
The lighted sheet looks like a magical page from an unpublished Harry Potter book. (Or a glow-in-the-dark Barbie hammock.)
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Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling: Bad for greens, good for Kochs
Rich Americans will now be able to give the maximum amount to every congressional candidate in the country. Score one for dirty energy barons.
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Vermont expands solar net metering, gives finger to ALEC
The polluter-funded American Legislative Exchange Council has also failed to roll back solar programs in Utah, Washington, and Arizona.
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ExxonMobil: Carbon caps? Fat chance. We’ll just keep on drilling.
In a report for shareholders, Exxon says it doesn't see serious climate regulations on the horizon, so it plans to keep pumping oil and gas.
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Risk game: What a warmer planet means to the bottom line
How do we move beyond vague climate fears? Risky Business’ Kate Gordon is assembling hard data on what’s at stake for business.
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Californians to receive $30 to $40 climate credit this month
The state's cap-and-trade program is about to pay off for millions of residents, who will be getting credits on their electricity bills.
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Teaching butchers — and brewers, and picklers — to stay out of the red
A school for entrepreneurs offers real-world business lessons to help small food businesses stay afloat.
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Here are the fair-trade hipster shoes you’ve been waiting for
Now you can buy your chukka boots and slip-on flats with less guilt. You can even send 'em back for recycling when they're worn out.
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Here’s a solution to most bikes’ dirty secret
The Boske wooden bike, made from sustainably grown maple and recycled pop cans, is almost as green as riding a bike made out of air.