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Obama could still permanently protect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Here’s how.
The Interior Department's five-year plan limits oil and gas leasing, but could be undone by Trump.
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What’s better: New solar panels or old hydropower?
A reader wonders about the benefits of solar panels since her local grid is already pretty green. Umbra plugs in.
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Trump’s victory could be a big win for the Dakota Access Pipeline, but opponents stand strong
Conflicting reports indicate the Obama administration might approve the pipeline even before Trump takes office.
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Trump will be the fossil fuel industry’s greatest gift
From oil execs in the Cabinet to scrapping air pollution regs, the Trump agenda is terrible. But can he do it all?
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Is your bank funding the Dakota Access Pipeline? Here’s how to find a new bank.
Dozens of big banks have made loans to the company building the controversial pipeline. Take your money elsewhere, advises Umbra Fisk.
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Oil industry’s sneaky plan could make it nearly impossible to ban fracking in Colorado
A ballot initiative might thwart efforts for local fracking bans.
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Here’s something that could make recycling a lot easier
Figuring out recycling can be vexing, but new labels now appearing on products should help, says advice columnist Umbra Fisk.
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The Paris climate accord is a big fucking deal, now more than ever
The massive international agreement becomes official today, not that anyone will notice.
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Will Florida’s voters be fooled into passing an anti-solar amendment?
The utility industry is pushing a ballot measure that pretends to support rooftop solar while actually undermining it.
