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As Britain Exits The European Union, It Steps Away From Leading Environmental Laws

Britain voted to leave the European Union, and with that, it leaves the positive environmental framework the EU provides.

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The Majority Of West Virginia Is Under A State Of Emergency After Floods Devastate The State

At least four have died, and hundreds of thousands left without power, following devastating floods in West Virginia.

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Three Things To Know About Obama’s Overhaul Of The Federal Coal Program

Big changes are in store for the government's coal program.

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Bees Now Have Some Allies In Congress

Pollinators are under huge amounts of stress, struggling to survive as habitats are destroyed.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Promises You Can Be Strong Without Eating Meat

China's government has put forth dietary guidelines to cut meat consumption in half. They have enlisted global celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, to explain that eating less beef is good for your health AND for the climate.

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Thousands Of Cities From Six Continents Just Agreed To Work On Climate Change

Cities may be responsible for 75 percent of global CO2 emissions, but mayors are taking action.

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BREAKING: Thousands Of Gallons Of Crude Oil Have Spilled From A Southern California Pipeline

A pipeline in southern California has spilled 700 barrels of crude oil as of Thursday morning.

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Just Weeks After A Major Derailment, Oregon Oil Train Traffic Is Starting Back Up

On June 3, a Union Pacific oil train derailed in Oregon, spilling thousands of gallons of oil and forcing the evacuation of a small town. This week, Union Pacific will resume shipping oil.

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India’s ‘Unprecedented’ Plan To Bring Millions Out Of Poverty And Power Them With Clean Energy

"This is unprecedented. No other country has tried to do what India is trying to do -- build a clean energy economy and bring millions of people out of poverty."

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Why Europe’s Environment Might Be Better Off If Britain Leaves

Britain's exit could actually spell good things for environmental safety in the E.U.

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