Articles by Lisa Hymas

Lisa Hymas is director of the climate and energy program at Media Matters for America. She was previously a senior editor at Grist.

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Who will serve on Obama’s second-term green team?

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire could head up EPA. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa could become transportation secretary. Who else? Find out.

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Solar crowdfunding project Mosaic sells out in under 24 hours

A new Kickstarter-style service that makes it easy to invest in rooftop solar arrays has already sold out of shares in its public projects.

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Tar-sands operations dump carcinogenic pollution in Canadian lakes

The mining of Alberta's tar sands has boosted levels of cancer-causing compounds in waterways up to 55 miles away, according to a new study.

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Cleantech investment fell off a cliff in 2012

Global venture investment in clean technology fell to $6.46 billion in 2012, down 33 percent from 2011. But there are bright signs for 2013.

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