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Americans still support environmental protection, thank you
Conservatives take note: A new poll shows a decisive majority of Americans believe protecting the environment is good for the economy.
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After Greenpeace protests, Apple promises to dump coal power
Following over a year of pressure to clean up its energy act, Apple announced that by next year, the power for its worldwide data centers will all come from renewable sources.
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Walmart heirs quietly fund Walmart’s environmental allies
The Walton Family Foundation has become one of the largest environmental grantmakers in the U.S. -- and it's steering its money to groups that play nice with Walmart.
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What car should my family buy?
It's time to retire the trusty Roberts family minivan. What should replace it? A Prius v? The Ford C-Max hybrid?
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Budget-friendly hotel chains also have the smallest carbon footprints
When choosing an environmentally friendly hotel chain, the best indicator probably isn’t whether the place asks you to hang up your towels if you don’t want them replaced each day. According to a new analysis [PDF] by sustainability company Brighter Planet, budget and mid-range hotels tend to produce the least carbon per room. Topping the […]
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We’re half-assing the clean-energy transition
We're not moving fast enough to fight off catastrophic climate change, according to a new report from the IEA. What will it cost to really get going? A good chunk in the short term and negative dollars in the long term.
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Modern-day DeLorean? Airplane runs on trash
One man’s trash is another man’s airplane fuel. Adventure-seeker Andy Pag aims to obtain funding and become the first person to fly a trash-fueled plane from one end of the U.K. to the other. His aircraft, a microlight plane, will be powered by gasoline made from un-recyclable plastics like bags and packaging. The fuel is […]
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The Walmart de Mexico scandal: Here’s a punishment that befits the crime
Walmart evaded environmental protections and other rules in Mexico by paying out bribes. As punishment, the company should have to give up many of its Mexican stores.
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Chinese farmer builds AMAZING solar- and wind-powered car
Electric vehicles are great and all, but they’re not exactly practical for everyone. Like, how’s a farmer in rural China going to a) afford a pricey green car and b) get enough access to electrical outlets and vehicle charging stations? Well, if he’s Tang Zhengping from Beijing’s Tangzhou Wanji Yongle Town, he’ll build his own […]
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Donald Trump still blowing hot air about Scottish wind farms
Scotland’s plan to build offshore wind turbines would curb climate change, reduce the country’s reliance on foreign oil, and create thousands of jobs. But Donald Trump don’t give a f***. Trump appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s economy, energy, and tourism committee today to speak out against the country’s plan to build offshore wind turbines. His […]
