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Protests against tar-sands pipelines heat up in U.S. and Canada
Last week saw more than 50 protests against the Keystone XL and Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines -- and vows of many more to come.
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Can we shift to renewable energy? Yes. As to how …
A great piece by Elisabeth Rosenthal in The New York Times questions the conventional wisdom that we "have to" use fossil fuels for the rest of the century. But what is that dispute really about?
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Can we 3D print our way out of climate change?
3D printing could slash the carbon footprint of manufacturing and provide nifty solutions for a disaster-prone world.
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The worst way to measure energy efficiency
The international focus on "energy intensity" is hurting the fight against climate change.
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Let’s count the ways Keystone approval helps us
It would empower Big Oil and hinder the climate movement. Still not convinced? Here are all the reasons why Keystone XL is a good idea.
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EPA sued over failure to protect bees from pesticides
Beekeepers and activists want the federal government to finally take action on bee-killing pesticides.
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Measuring renewable energy ‘reserves’
Energy investors are familiar with oil, gas, and coal reserves. Now analysts have taken a shot at measuring renewable energy 'reserves', to enable direct comparison.
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Ohio fracking boom has not brought jobs
When Ohio allowed frackers to move in, it expected new jobs. Those jobs have not materialized, according to a new report.
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The Gates Foundation will pay $100,000 for a better condom
The foundation is offering a grant for developing "the next generation of condom." By which it means, one that makes sex feel better, or at least not any worse.
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The road to climate heaven is paved with ever cheaper oil
Climate advocates need to focus as much on oil as we have on coal, breaking its monopoly and driving its price -- and investment value -- down.
