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Climate Skepticism Has Lost Major Ground Among Weather Experts

"That just directly follows from the fact that the science is getting clearer."

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The Netherlands’ New Dietary Guidelines Take Meat Off The Menu

New dietary guidelines tell Dutch residents to cut meat consumption to twice a week, for better health and a smaller carbon footprint.

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Investors Could Drag Exxon Kicking And Screaming Into A Low Carbon Economy

"Denial is certainly not a viable business plan."

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After 115 Years, Scotland Is Coal-Free

After some 115 years, Scotland has burned its last lump of coal for electricity.

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Power Plant Is Using A Fake Farm To Avoid The Clean Water Act, Groups Allege

Months after they first raised red flags, environmental groups in Utah are taking on a power plant over its disposal of coal ash.

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New Bill Would Eliminate Law Enforcement On Public Lands, Despite Risks Of Violent Extremism

The federal agencies that manage U.S. public lands already have too few rangers and law enforcement officers to adequately combat criminal activities on public lands.

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Michigan Republicans Are Trying To Change Election Law To Stop Liberal Ballot Initiatives

Lawmakers are now trying to change the rules in the middle of the game.

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Worldwide Renewable Energy Investment Hits A New Record

Last year, the world invested $286 billion in green energy.

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Trump Even Gets Climate Denial Wrong

He isn't just a climate know-nothing, he's a climate know-less-than-nothing who doesn't even know what he doesn't know.

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The Atlantic Won’t See Drilling Anytime Soon, But It Could Still See Harmful, Noisy Blasting

Whales use sound to communicate with each other, find mates, find food, and stay in touch with their young.

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