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Youth Activists Take To The Street In Washington D.C.

Activists shut down central Washington D.C. this morning to demand political action on climate change, immigration, and racial issues.

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Investigation Finds World’s Largest Coal Company Misled Public On Climate Change

Peabody will have to correct its financial statements under a deal with New York's attorney general.

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SeaWorld San Diego Ending Controversial Killer Whale Shows

On Monday, the company announced that it would begin phasing out its famous "killer whale" shows at its San Diego park beginning next year.

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Hillary Clinton Wins The Support Of A Major Environmental Group

Sanders' campaign called the decision "very disappointing."

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Everything You Need To Know About The Environmental Views Of Kentucky’s New Governor

Matt Bevin pledged his support to Kentucky's coal industry during his campaign.

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After Endorsement From Oil Industry, Vitter Calls For End To Solar Tax Credits

For every $1 in Louisiana tax credits that goes towards the solar industry, approximately $14 goes to oil and gas companies.

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Orca Protection Bill Would Phase Out SeaWorld’s ‘Shamu Shows’

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) seeks to ban breeding, wild capture, and import or export of orcas for the purpose of public exhibition

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Keystone XL Is Dead. Will The Tar Sands Industry Die With It?

Keystone XL has been officially rejected by the Obama administration. What does this mean for the tar sands industry?

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‘It Is Sickening’ And Other Outrageous Responses To Obama’s Keystone Decision

A lot of people are really mad about the Keystone announcement. Here's why their reasoning doesn't make sense.

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In Huge Win For Environmentalists, Obama Rejects The Keystone XL Pipeline

The six-year fight over Keystone is finally coming to an end.

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