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Celebrating Solar Power in North Carolina
With all the controversial climate and clean energy legislation in North Carolina in the past year, one might be surprised to hear that the state ranks fifth in the U.S. […]
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The One Thing Obama’s Climate Policy Can’t Leave Out
When President Obama unveils his climate policy proposal in the coming days, he should focus on the one key element of successful climate and energy policy. It’s not about utilities […]
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Indonesia to seed clouds, try to put out huge plantation fires
The palm-oil industry has set Indonesian forests ablaze, causing horrendous air pollution. Indonesia is trying to trigger rain to douse the flames.
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Study: Trees save at least a life a year in each of 10 major U.S. cities
Urban trees suck up soot and other kinds of fine particulate pollution, and that helps keep us healthy and alive, researchers find.
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[Infographic] Debunking the Economic and National Security Myths Around Keystone XL Pipeline
Today, billionaire clean energy philanthropist Tom Steyer held a press conference to debunk the myths that the Keystone XL pipeline will lead to major economic growth and national security. Keystone is an […]
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Ugly by law: Check out how parking requirements shape our cities
Here's a photo essay on how off-street parking minimums shape our neighborhoods and architecture.
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Are fungus-farming ants the key to better biofuel?
Secrets from the leafcutter ant's underground fungus fields could help create a more efficient ethanol.
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Occupy Sandy: Once welcomed, now questioned
The Occupy movement's relief team still hasn't disbursed all the money it raised to help one of New York City's hardest hit neighborhoods.
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Facing climate reality, cities look for ways to adapt
As stronger storms brew and sea levels rise, city leaders figure they’d better prepare for the worst.
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Three key features of Los Angeles’ new local solar program
Officially launched in January after years of development, a new CLEAN (feed-in tariff) program from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (the city’s municipal electric utility) promises 100 […]
