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Federal Judge Greenlights Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
Class action lawsuit pitting youth against the federal government will go to trial
Stalked by a Cougar
A mountain lion is prowling outside my tent. What should I do?
Added Value
A new study suggests that biodynamic and organic vineyards produce better wine
Soylent Not So Green
The environmental downsides of techies’ grand scheme to “hack” humans’ main source of energy: food
Building a Better Gasifier
Tom Price of All Power Labs talks about his company's plans for spreading carbon-negative energy
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renewable energy
Climate Treaty Signatories Gather in Marrakesh for “COP of Action” in the Global Fight Against Climate Change
Push to decarbonize economies while promoting equity among nations will be central as conference gets underway
How to Virtually Follow the Morocco Climate Talks
Nine Twitter handles that will keep you updated throughout COP22
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climate negotiations
Don’t Believe the Hype: Burned Forests Are Often Full of Life
A slew of scientific studies show that wildland fire—including large fires—benefits spotted owls
Pipeline Blast Highlights Oil’s Achilles’ Heel
The Colonial Pipeline network’s most recent accident reminds us that our fossil fuel infrastructure is vulnerable
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pipelines
Let's Celebrate the Environmental Progress Made During the Last Eight Years
Michael Brune on President's Obama's environmental record
Hey Mr. Green! Why Are Some Recyclers No Longer Taking Plastic?
Mr. Green sleuths for the answer
Nature’s Operating Instructions
What happens when seven biomimicry teams compete for $100,000 to revolutionize the planet’s food systems?
Four Astronomical Highlights to Watch in November
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astronomy
Itty-Bitty Reindeer
Svalbard's diminutive reindeer—just the right size for a polar bear snack
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animals
Vote for Biodiversity
New research shows local ballot initiatives to preserve open land are great at preserving species, too
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politics
Coal-Country Scam
Coal companies devastate landscapes, go bankrupt, and stick taxpayers with the cleanup
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coal
