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Merrick Garland Knows He’s Not A Scientist

By and large, Garland has a reputation for allowing agencies to do the work they set out to do — and that’s a good thing for the environment.

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House Progressives Just Offered A Very Different Kind Of Budget Plan

There is another way.

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World’s Largest Mangrove Forest In Danger As Huge Coal Plant Comes To Bangladesh

A World Heritage site could soon sit just over eight miles south of two huge coal plants.

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U.S. Electricity Sales Dropped In 2015 For Fifth Time In 8 Years

Electricity demand growth has been flat for a decade. State and federal energy efficiency policies deserve a lot of credit for this unprecedented achievement. Here's why.

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Grassroots Efforts Pay Off In Obama Reversal On Offshore Drilling

The most recent five-year plan from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management won't allow drilling in the Atlantic and will limit permits in the Arctic.

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Toxic Algae Will Thrive As The Planet Warms

A new study from NOAA suggests that as waters warm, toxic algal blooms could become more common along Pacific coastlines.

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Administration Cancels Atlantic Drilling Plans (UPDATED)

The official announcement is expected Tuesday.

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The Endangered Species Act May Be Neglecting The Animals That Need It Most

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

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Fuel Tanker Plunges Through Ice Road On Arctic Circle After Weight Limit Quadrupled

After the hottest winter on record, one Canadian territory raised the weight limit on an ice road crossing at the Arctic Circle from 10 metric tons to 40 metric tons. What could possibly go wrong?

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Kasich Bashes Clean Energy And Climate Action At Ohio Town Hall

"Do you know how much these alternative energies cost? A lot more than our traditional energy sources."

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