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The climate champions of 2013
2013 may have seen its share of climate grinches, but now it's time to toast the climate champs of the year.
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Pollen angels: The E.U.’s ban on bee-killing pesticides begins. Will it help?
Europe's two-year ban on pollinator-killing pesticides begins this month. Is it a pointless gesture, or a chance to learn how to save the bees?
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2013’s climate grinches: Stealing Christmas warmth and putting it into the atmosphere
From the Koch brothers to Tony Abbott, here are the top 10 grinches standing in the way of climate action.
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A Christmas greeting from the yelling goats
Remember the goats who yell like humans? They have a holiday message for you.
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Obama’s green record: Some small victories, one gaping flop
The president has followed through on some of his environmental promises. But as long as he's also letting the climate go to hell, those achievements won't matter.
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The not-quite-perfect storm: Miami dodged the bullet last time, but can its luck hold out?
When Hurricane Andrew struck Southeast Florida in 1992, it only skirted Miami -- but it still did massive damage. The next one will likely be much, much worse
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Congressional Climate Task Force calls for coal leasing reform
The Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change today released several recommendations for the Department of Interior to support President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, including a call to reform the federal […]
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A big win for small farmers (and the eaters who love them)
The Food Safety Modernization Act might have put some small farmers out of business. After a public outcry, the FDA promises to make significant changes to the rules.
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Dolphins in Louisiana’s Barataria Bay much sicker after BP oil spill
Dolphins and oil don't mix.
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Five Years After Tragic Disaster in Tennessee, Still No Coal Ash Safeguards
This coming Sunday, Dec. 22, marks five years since the Kingston Coal Plant’s ash dam in Tennessee ruptured, sending more than a billion gallons of toxic sludge into homes, onto […]
