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A funny thing is happening on the way to conservative attacks on solar energy—some conservatives are championing renewable energy over fossil fuel interests. The reason is simple: It’s called employme … More » Is the Sun the Only Thing Powerful Enough to Unite Democrats and Republicans?
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WASHINGTON (AP) — America's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential … More » In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites
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Yahoo News asked voters to consider President George W. Bush's legacy as his presidential library opens Thursday in Dallas. Here are some selected perspectives and tweets we received. More » Wars, Economy and Environment Cloud Voters' Views on Bush's Legacy
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Should you be able to ice skate under the shadow of Half Dome, a stone's throw from the beautiful Merced River? Should it be possible to drive to Yosemite National Park, park your car, and rent a bike … More » The Battle Over Bike Racks in Yosemite Heats Up
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Tick tock, tick tock. More » The End Game Approaches on the Keystone XL Pipeline
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Jay Inslee, recently elected governor of Washington state, openly talked about climate change on the campaign trail, bucking conventional wisdom. He literally wrote the book—Apollo’s Fire—on the clean … More » Why Washington’s Jay Inslee Is the Greenest Governor in America
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By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency told a Senate panel on Thursday that coal will remain important in the U.S. energy … More » Coal to stay important in U.S. energy mix -environment agency pick
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President Barack Obama has proposed a $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2014 that aims to slash the deficit by a net $600 billion over 10 years, raise taxes and trim popular benefit programs, including Social … More » An agency-by-agency guide to Obama's 2014 budget
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ATHERTON, Calif. (AP) — Making a down payment on his vow to go all in for Democrats in 2014, President Barack Obama courted well-heeled donors in California on a two-day fundraising jaunt that required … More » Obama raises California cash for Democrats
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Making a down payment on his vow to go all in for Democrats in 2014, President Barack Obama is courting well-heeled donors in California on a two-day fundraising jaunt that requires … More » Obama raises California money for Democrats
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The biggest news in solar power is the mainstreaming of distributed generation. Call it a suburban dream, version 2.0: a chicken in every backyard, an electric vehicle in every garage, and a solar panel … More » Forget a Chicken in Every Pot—America Needs a Solar Panel on Every Roof
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is conducting nothing short of a grand political experiment in 2013, testing whether a tea party favorite can carry a closely divided state with conservative roots. If Ken … More » Can hard-right ideology win in a 50/50 state?
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- Melting of Greenland Ice Sheet Breaks 30-Year Record
On Aug. 8, the Greenland ice sheet shattered a seasonal record, with more cumulative melting since record-keeping began more than three decades ago, new research fin … More »Melting of Greenland Ice Sheet Breaks 30-Year Record
On Aug. 8, the Greenland ice sheet shattered a seasonal record, with more cumulative melting since record-keeping began more than three decades ago, new research finds.
- How healthy are Earth's oceans?
In a new perspective on ocean health, one that looks through the lens of both humans and the natural world, scientists give Earth's seas a grade of 60 out of 100, meaning … More »How healthy are Earth's oceans?
In a new perspective on ocean health, one that looks through the lens of both humans and the natural world, scientists give Earth's seas a grade of 60 out of 100, meaning there's lots of room for improvement, they say.
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