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Democrats See Winning Issue in Carbon Plan

by Myrna Posted on June 9, 2014

Several Democrats in competitive Senate races have supported an E.P.A. proposal to curb power-plant emissions, citing growing public support for action and perceptions that Republicans are anti-science. Credit:  Democrats See Winning Issue in Carbon Plan ; ;Related ArticlesThough Not Quietly, Kentucky Moves to Cut Reliance on CoalIn Some States, Emissions Cuts Defy SkepticsBattle Over Fracking Poses Threat to Colorado Democrats ;

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Future Fossils: Plastic Stone

by Myrna Posted on June 9, 2014

Relics fused from natural and artificial substances could one day be markers of humanity. Continue at source:   Future Fossils: Plastic Stone ; ;Related ArticlesPrototype: Planting for Profit, and Greater GoodDot Earth Blog: Roundup: Can New E.P.A. CO2 Rules Have a Climate Impact?Off the Shelf: Review of Smaller Faster Lighter Denser Cheaper ;

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Future Fossils: Plastic Stone

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Though Not Quietly, Kentucky Moves to Cut Reliance on Coal

by Myrna Posted on June 7, 2014

Despite cries of a “war on coal” that echo through mining country in eastern Kentucky, the region is already taking hardheaded steps toward a post-coal economy. Original article: Though Not Quietly, Kentucky Moves to Cut Reliance on Coal Related ArticlesIn Some States, Emissions Cuts Defy SkepticsDot Earth Blog: Roundup: Can New E.P.A. CO2 Rules Have a Climate Impact?Off the Shelf: Review of Smaller Faster Lighter Denser Cheaper

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Though Not Quietly, Kentucky Moves to Cut Reliance on Coal

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Prototype: Planting for Profit, and Greater Good

by Myrna Posted on June 7, 2014

Jason Aramburu, who developed a sensor and smartphone app to help plants thrive, looks to use them to fight drought and food shortages. Continue reading: Prototype: Planting for Profit, and Greater Good Related ArticlesWorld Briefing: Syria: Drought Adds to Woes, U.N. SaysDot Earth Blog: Roundup: Can New E.P.A. CO2 Rules Have a Climate Impact?Report Finds Higher Risks if Oil Line Is Not Built

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Report Finds Higher Risks if Oil Line Is Not Built

by Myrna Posted on June 6, 2014

Both sides in the debate over the Keystone XL pipeline find support for their positions in an updated State Department analysis that assesses greater risk of death and injury if more oil is moved by rail from Canada. Continue reading –  Report Finds Higher Risks if Oil Line Is Not Built ; ;Related ArticlesFixes After BP Spill Not Enough, Board SaysDealBook: Fund Manager Sets Goats Grazing in Blighted DetroitGermany Leans Toward Lifting Ban on Fracking ;

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Report Finds Higher Risks if Oil Line Is Not Built

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DealBook: Fund Manager Sets Goats Grazing in Blighted Detroit

by Myrna Posted on June 5, 2014

Mark Spitznagel, the founder of the $6 billion hedge fund Universa Investments, has a vision for revitalizing Detroit, and it includes 20 billy goats grazing among abandoned homes. Link to original: DealBook: Fund Manager Sets Goats Grazing in Blighted Detroit Related ArticlesGermany Leans Toward Lifting Ban on FrackingEconomic Scene: A Paltry Start in Curbing Global WarmingDot Earth Blog: Behind the Mask – A Reality Check on China’s Plans for a Carbon Cap

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DealBook: Fund Manager Sets Goats Grazing in Blighted Detroit

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Fixes After BP Spill Not Enough, Board Says

by Myrna Posted on June 5, 2014

A report from the federal Chemical Safety Board said another disastrous offshore oil well blowout could happen despite regulatory improvements. See the original post: Fixes After BP Spill Not Enough, Board Says Related ArticlesGermany Leans Toward Lifting Ban on FrackingPuerto Rico Debates Who Put Out the Lights in Mosquito BayMatter: Putting a Price Tag on Nature’s Defenses

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News Analysis: The Potential Downside of Natural Gas

by Myrna Posted on June 3, 2014

President Obama’s climate plan relies on natural gas’s ability to drive down emissions, but it’s unclear whether its net effect helps in the long term. Source – News Analysis: The Potential Downside of Natural Gas Related ArticlesThe Potential Downside of Natural GasDot Earth Blog: Behind the Mask – A Reality Check on China’s Plans for a Carbon CapTwitter Chat About New E.P.A. Carbon Pollution Regulations

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News Analysis: The Potential Downside of Natural Gas

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National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge Fire

by Myrna Posted on May 27, 2014

Officials said that rain forecast for this week may help crews gain control over a large, wind-whipped wildfire that forced dozens of people to flee to shelters. Jump to original:  National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge Fire ; ;Related ArticlesEconomic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate ChangeDot Earth Blog: Research on Malaria-Resistant Children in Tanzania Leads to Promising New Vaccine TargetDot Earth Blog: Gavin Schmidt on Why Climate Models are Wrong, and Valuable ;

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National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge Fire

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The Appraisal: Turbines Pop Up on New York Roofs, Along With Questions of Efficiency

by Myrna Posted on May 26, 2014

Two new wind turbine installations have gone up recently, and at least half a dozen more are on the horizon, though it remains to be seen how popular they will become. Visit source: The Appraisal: Turbines Pop Up on New York Roofs, Along With Questions of Efficiency Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Research on Malaria-Resistant Children in Tanzania Leads to Promising New Vaccine TargetDot Earth Blog: Gavin Schmidt on Why Climate Models are Wrong, and ValuableNear-Average Hurricane Season Is Predicted for U.S. as El Niño Develops in the Pacific

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The Appraisal: Turbines Pop Up on New York Roofs, Along With Questions of Efficiency

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