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As world dithers on climate treaty, funding for climate projects dwindles
The Clean Development Mechanism helps rich countries meet Kyoto Protocol obligations by spending on climate action in poor countries, but the program's future is up in the air.
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Testify in court: Environmental crusader Rev. Billy might face prison
Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping could spend a year in the slammer for protesting Chase Bank's shady climate practices. Is the pen mightier than the Word? We talk to the green activist to find out.
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The six U.S. nuclear power plants most likely to shut down
Falling electricity prices and rising distaste for nuclear power are bad news for the nation's reactor operators, says Morningstar.
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Oil refineries in Louisiana have accidents almost every day
Well, OK, not every single day. Just six days a week on average. Actually, to be specific, 6.3 days a week.
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Instant bike lanes snap together like toy railroad tracks
City designers can buy a set, lay down a bike lane, and test it out.
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Pee-powered pollution robots are the future
As long as the EcoBot isn’t equipped with a sense of smell, it should be just fine.
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California, on track for record dry year, is ready to seed clouds
Not a single drop of rain fell over San Francisco last month, contributing to the state's parched conditions. Water managers hope cloud seeding will help.
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Floating offshore wind turbines spinning near Fukushima
Japan is installing floating turbines near the site of one of the world's worst nuclear disasters. The first one started generating power on Monday.
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3D-printed disposable panties are greener than they sound
Not quite as green as going commando, but these skivvies are a good start.
