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Seattle mayor wants to block Whole Foods because of its low wages
Mike McGinn is leading the charge against a proposed new store, saying Whole Foods pays significantly less than unionized grocery stores.
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Here’s how wind and solar can save more lives and prevent more pollution
Renewable energy would have greater social benefit in states that are currently reliant on coal, a new study suggests.
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No one knows how to stop these tar-sands oil spills
An underground oil blowout at a tar-sands operation in Alberta has caused thousands of barrels of bitumen to burble up into forest areas.
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Bright lights make people more generous
This suggests a natural end to the lightbulb wars.
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This online tool lets you virtually nuke a city
Alex Wellerstein, a historian of nuclear weapons, has created a map that makes city living slightly terrifying.
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Electric vehicle sales are skyrocketing
Sales of plug-in vehicles tripled from 2011 to 2012, and have so far more than doubled this year. The low cost of powering the cars is one factor -- just $1.18 per gallon on average.
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Dozens of new oil rigs planned for Gulf of Mexico
The number of gas and oil rigs drilling deeper than 1,000 feet in the Gulf is expected to nearly double during the next two years to 60.
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Crude on the tracks: Oil spills from trains skyrocket
As more oil is being shipped by rail across North America, more oil is being spilled from trains.
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Monsanto virtually gives up on growing GMO crops in Europe
The agro-giant dropped eight out of nine pending applications to sell GMO seeds in Europe, citing "political obstructionism."
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These conservatives like renewable energy
Farmers and other Republicans see profit potential and job opportunities in clean energy, so they're defending renewable requirements.