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From grid waste to good taste
An innovative farm is hoping to turn a losing situation into a win-win by producing crops while reducing power grid waste
Justin Lichter

Oct 27, 2014

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Obama at UN summit: ‘We have to answer the climate call’
Obama says U.S. is committed to climate action and that it wants to cooperate with other countries in finalizing a meaningful global climate treaty.
Brian Kahn and John Upton

Sep 24, 2014

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Three decades until carbon budget is eaten through
If the planet’s carbon budget was a giant cake, then we’d all be running out of dessert — fast.
John Upton

Sep 22, 2014

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New York to become a hub of climate hubbub
Humanity’s role in changing the climate like this will be the focus of meetings and rallies in New York from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28.
John Upton

Sep 8, 2014

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Military bases face hurdles in climate change adaptation
Climate change could cost the US Department of Defence big in coming decades unless adaptation measures are taken soon.
Brian Kahn

Jul 15, 2014

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New report puts huge price tag on climate risk
New report – co-authored by former senior Republicans – concludes climate change poses “multiple and significant risks” to the US economy.
Andrea Thompson

Jun 25, 2014

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Great barriers: Reefs first line of coastal defence
Reefs are a first line of defence for coastal communities for storm surge protection, as well as more efficient and cost effective than building sea walls.
Brian Kahn

May 15, 2014

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US climate change report warns of serious regional impacts
The National Climate Assessment – a new report from the U.S. federal government – makes clear that climate change is a present-day issue and a growing threat.
Brian Kahn

May 7, 2014

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Round-the-clock solar plant wins major award
The Gemasolar plant in Spain can store enough heat to operate for 18 hours at full capacity without any additional power from the sun.
Paul Brown

May 5, 2014

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Tech giant Apple details its progress on climate targets
Apple says 94% of its corporate facilities and 100% of its data centers now powered by renewable energy sources such as solar power.
Adam Vaughan

Apr 28, 2014

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IPCC says climate change is here, world needs to act
IPCC warns climate change impacts are here and will worsen, and more concerted efforts to adapt and prevent are needed to avoid the worst of them.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 31, 2014

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Flurry of US coal power plant shutdowns expected by 2016
New US EPA standards mean that 90% of the power plants expected to shut down by 2020 will actually be shut down by 2016.
Bobby Magill

Feb 20, 2014

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