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Oil companies will curb use of air guns that torment marine mammals
Conservation groups suing to end seismic surveys in the Gulf of Mexico scored a partial victory, with oil companies agreeing to suspend sonar blasts in some areas for 30 months.
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EPA abandons investigation into fracking pollution
A draft 2011 study by EPA blamed frackers for groundwater contamination in Wyoming. But EPA is now dropping the research, to the industry's delight.
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This app helps you pat yourself on the back for helping the environment
Handprinter lets you measure your "carbon handprint," the net amount of good you do for the planet.
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Junk food science: What kids see on TV can hurt them
The American Medical Association calls for a ban on marketing “energy drinks” to youngsters. Maybe Ronald McDonald should get the axe next.
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Buzzkill: Huge bee die-off in Oregon parking lot blamed on insecticide spraying
An estimated 25,000 bumblebees were killed in a Target parking lot after landscapers sprayed blooming trees with insecticide. Happy Pollinator Week!
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Coming soon: An Obama climate strategy
As soon as next week, the president is expected to unveil new initiatives to tackle climate change -- including long-awaited rules on power plants.
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Coal foes suffer setback in fight against exports
The Army Corps of Engineers says it won't review the climate-changing impacts of plans to export coal from Northwest ports, a blow to enviros and many political leaders in the region.
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New York City gets public solar-powered cellphone chargers
Street Charge stations will be offering up precious joules to drained phones at 25 locations in the next three months.
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Woody Harrelson wants your paper to be less, well, woody
The actor and green activist talks about his non-traditional political views, Hollywood’s influence on environmental issues, and making non-wood paper.
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It’s OK, New York! You’ll figure out composting eventually
New York City is rolling out a composting program. Food waste and the Big Apple -- this could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
