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The sharing economy: Grist’s theme for January
When we start substituting sharing for buying, fascinating changes -- disruptions, opportunities, and maybe even climate benefits -- can follow. We'll explore them this month.
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Colorado to scrutinize oil and gas pollution
The state, which is seeing lots of fossil-fuel extraction, plans to test water near drilling sites and study methane emissions.
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Oil company foils government inspectors with high-tech gadgets (coffee filters)
Shell Alaska is busy taking notes.
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The sharing economy, from soup to nuts
Tool libraries! Coworking spaces! Car sharing! The “collaborative consumption” revolution is upon us. Here’s what you need to know to take part.
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Lisa Jackson blasts D.C. on her way out, while Chamber of Commerce shrugs and lobbies
Two statements from two leaders provide a stark, disconcerting portrait of American energy policy.
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Shell probably spilled fuel in an important Arctic bird habitat, of course
Rescue boats on-board the Kulluk appear to have damaged fuel tanks, potentially leaking hundreds of gallons of diesel.
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo lays out a plan to fight climate change, increase clean energy
In his State of the State address, Cuomo calls for $1 billion in green-economy funds, an electric-car charging network, and a tighter CO2 cap.
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Va. governor: Tax alternative fuel vehicles, not gasoline
The revenue lost will be made up by an increase in taxes on transit riders, among others.
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America’s oil imports to hit 25-year low by 2014
Thanks to our domestic oil boom, "petroleum engineer" has become one of the hottest jobs in the country.
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Interior pledges ‘high-level review’ of Shell’s Arctic farce
Rest assured, though: the government insists that it is committed to drilling in the Arctic.
