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‘Blackout Blackmail’: New Report Casts Doubt On Utility’s Claims

New analysis suggests regulators "lied" in report meant to convince Californians to put aging infrastructure back online.

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The Largest Coral Atoll In The World Lost 80 Percent Of Its Coral To Bleaching

“There’s a good chance that this reef will never be the same."

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Here’s What Science Has To Say About Convincing People To Do Something About Climate Change

The best way to motivate people to support climate action is to explain to them the dangers (and immorality) of inaction.

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Fracking Is Now Banned In This Maryland County

Prince George's County just joined the frack-free community.

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This New Report Will Tell You If You Live Near One Of America’s Most Threatened Rivers

Coal mining. Bad management. Runoff from cities and farms. These are all things that are creating major problems for America's rivers.

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4 Of The Most Endangered Rivers In The U.S. Are Being Threatened By Pollution And Mining

Coal mining. Bad management. Runoff from cities and farms. These are all things that are creating major problems for America's rivers.

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Tea Party Wave Washes Up ‘Anti-Parks Caucus’ In Congress

Members of the caucus have made statements supporting the underlying values fueling extremist attacks on public lands.

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When Bad Things Happen To Good Science Journals

A deeply flawed new study tries to challenge the basic scientific understanding that "wet areas are likely to get wetter and dry areas drier in a warmer world."

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Sorry, Feds: Kids Can Sue Over Climate Negligence, Judge Says

"This will be the trial of the century that will determine if we have a right to a livable future, or if corporate power will continue to deny our rights for the sake of their own wealth."

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Canadian Rapper Spits Fire About Exxon And A Carbon Tax

"It’s a little bit of comedy, a lot of music and maybe a little bit of TED talk sprinkled in," says Baba Brinkman, "peer-reviewed rapper."

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