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May 13, 2016
Colorado Legalizes Rain Barrels
The state legalized recreational use of marijuana before a commonplace water conservation tool.
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Driving Bans Are Spreading As Most Urban Residents Breathe Unhealthy Air
Global urban air pollution levels have increased by 8 percent, and cities are taking notice.
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One Building Is Saving $1 Million A Year On Energy. What Would Happen If The Whole World Was More Efficient?
Technology is allowing for incredible energy savings -- for business and the climate.
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Yet Another Oil Spill Wreaks Havoc On The Gulf Of Mexico And Nearby Coastal Communities
As of Friday morning, about 88,200 gallons of oil have leaked from a Shell flow line into the Gulf of Mexico.
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No, Humans Are Not Like ‘Slowly Boiling Frogs’
Even though people keep saying “the slow human response to climate change makes us like a slowly boiling frog” the metaphor is not merely a cliché. It isn’t even accurate.
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How Low-Income Households Can Take Advantage Of Renewable Energy And Efficiency
"If you are one of those families, you aren’t thinking about replacing your refrigerator with a new Energy Star appliance."
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May 12, 2016
What Brazil’s New President Means For Its Environmental Laws
Brazil's interim administration doesn't mention climate change or the Amazon in its main policy document.
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Bay Area Voters Will Decide Next Month If They Want To Pay To Adapt To Sea Level Rise
"This is an extremely forward-thinking solution to climate adaptation."
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We Can Stop Searching For The Clean Energy Miracle. It’s Already Here.
Key climate solutions have been advancing much faster than anyone expected just a few years ago. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
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How Anti-Coal Bernie Sanders Won Coal Country
Sanders unarguably is more anti-coal than Clinton. So what gives?
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