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Use energy wisely and save money
How the power of positive energy turns you into a climate superhero.
Climate hawks are not impressed by Obama’s methane plan
The EPA will regulate methane leaks from new oil and gas wells, but will only call for “voluntary” action to plug up leaks at existing wells.
Don’t call Uber and Lyft “ride-sharing,” says AP
Uber and Lyft don't actually 'share' anything, rides or otherwise. The Associated Press suggests calling them "ride-hailing" or "ride-booking" services instead.
How much is climate change going to cost us?
The models we use to estimate the cost of climate impacts may be substantially underestimating them. New research shows how.
There are now twice as many solar jobs as coal jobs
A boom in rooftop installations means jobs in solar are growing faster than in fossil fuel extraction.
California almonds drink up 3 years worth of L.A.’s water use
And other amazing facts from the Golden State's epic nut boom.
West Virginia will let schools teach the truth about climate change after all
Last month, West Virginia decided to teach its students to doubt the overwhelming consensus on global warming. Now it's changed course.
The pros and cons of cheap oil
Cheaper gas means more gas guzzled and more carbon emitted, right? Reality is more nuanced.
I’m trying to eat more local, in-season veggies. Is there an app for that?
What's an aspiring locavore to do? Umbra says don't take it too Siri-ously.
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Hillary is hiring John Podesta, and that’s good for climate hawks
As a top adviser in the White House, Podesta has pushed Obama to do much more on climate change. And now he'll have Clinton's ear.
Turns out the U.S. oil boom was just a fairy tale
When oil prices recently collapsed, many of North America's shale oil operations went bust with them.
Will climate change burn up the internet?
Rising temperatures and other extreme weather caused by climate change are might have a heavy impact on our precious internet.
What did you do in the great Chipotle carnitas drought of 2015, daddy?
Chipotle's pork shortage is just what we should expect to see if companies that set voluntary animal welfare standards actually try to make them stick.
Obama is cracking down on another climate villain: Methane
It's the final and crucial piece of Obama's climate plan, and it just might work.
Overachieving Germans to green the Autobahn
The city of Hamburg plans to bury a section of the Autobahn, and plant a stretch of parks, gardens, and trails on top the tunnel.
See your new favorite parts of Earth (and Middle-earth) in 4 minutes
You'll never need to board a carbon-spewing plane again.
This map shows you the best places to ride out climate change
According to a new map, Australia is a great place to ride out climate change. We're not buying it.
The Senate will vote to decide if climate change is real
Other things Senate to vote on the existence of: time, the moon, vegetables, Jean Claude Van Damme.
Meet your favorite new green(ish) cars
New at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Chevy Volt, the all-electric Bolt, and plug-in and hybrid cars from VW, Mercedes, and Hyundai.
Is “resilience” the new sustainababble?
Resilience is an idea with potentially transformative power -- but we need to make sure it isn't co-opted by big business and the forces of the status quo.
Obama to crack down on methane leaks from frackers and pipelines
Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, is leaking from wells and pipelines across the country.
Mitt Romney’s climate record exposes his deepest flaws as a politician and a robot
As Romney prepares for another presidential run, let's look at his craven pandering on the critical issue of global warming.
Climate change is laying waste to water supplies, warns Farm Bureau
A Farm Bureau bigwig warns that as western snowpack dwindles, farmers must adapt.
A dog learned how to ride the bus, so you are out of excuses
In Seattle, land of a byzantine bus system, even the dogs know how to handle public transit.
We have to build much smarter cities if we want to fight climate change
Energy demand in big cities is poised to soar, but with forward-thinking urban and transportation planning, we could keep that growth in check.
Climate denier Ted Cruz to oversee NASA. Houston, we have a problem
This is not a good thing. Just how bad it is will be determined.
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