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Energy and Environment
Could Climate Change be Unstoppable?
Is it possible the Earth's climate will eventually raise regardless of human actions?
- red03stang's blog
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Why Global Warming Shouldnt Matter
Our planets been around for millions of years. Hundreds of millions of years. Over 90% of which was filled with life. Why are you worried?
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Rubber 'snake' could help wave power get a bite of the energy market
A device consisting of a giant rubber tube may hold the key to producing affordable electricity from the energy in sea waves.

320,000 Acres of Forest Protected in Landmark Deal
In one of the most significant conservation sales in history — The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land have preserved 320,000 acres of forestlands in western Montana that provide valuable habitat for species...
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Fusion by large linear theta pinch
Could the large linear theta pinch be the solution for thermonuclear energy?
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Ancient Oak Trees Help Reduce Global Warming
The battle to reduce carbon emissions is at the heart of many eco-friendly efforts, and researchers from the University of Missouri have discovered that nature has been lending a hand.
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Two-thirds of California's native plants threatened
We're having a heatwave. California greenery says "ouch."
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Spooks spooked by climate change
Climate change may challenge national security, classified report warns. Sea level, water scarcity, refugees might affect military, diplomacy.
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Major progress in technology needed for 25 percent renewable energy use to be affordable
Dramatic progress in renewable energy technology is needed if the United States desires to produce 25 percent of its electricity and motor vehicle fuel from renewable sources by 2025.

Top 5 Science Standards to Make Carbon Offsets Work Better
The proliferation of voluntary carbon offset programs seems like a great way for individuals to help fight climate change. But do carbon offset programs really work? That's the question for Bill Stanley, Science Lead for Carbon Strategies, Climate Change Team at The Nature Conservancy.
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