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You spend 2 percent of driving time at traffic lights, but inhale 25 percent of your air pollution there.
The Department of the Interior says there’s a 75 percent chance of a major oil spill in the Arctic—and it’s willing to take that chance.
Oil trains keep jumping the tracks, setting towns ablaze, and contaminating water supplies. Here’s why.
A new study shows that the current California drought is nothing compared to what’s coming.
The president wants to end fossil fuel subsidies—again. It must be Groundhog Day.
Heat waves are becoming more frequent and deadly (suddenly winter seems a lot less threatening).
Literally. Because of climate change.
A new study says the mercury levels in tuna are high—and getting even higher.
There’s some guesswork in climate modeling, and a new study proves that’s OK.
Legislators are addicted to taking property through eminent domain. Keystone XL is no exception.
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