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Will Alec Baldwin's own NIMBY-ism thwart his wind turbine plans?

Alec Baldwin champions both renewable energy and the preservation of East Hampton, N.Y., with equal passion. So how will things play out now that the actor has




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Colbert discusses 'Wind Turbine Syndrome'

Comedian describes the litany of health issues claimed by people living near wind turbines - which includes, of all things, herpes.



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Seals may use wind farms as hunting grounds

Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows.




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Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven?

Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes.



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Following Arkansas quake, regulators call time out on fracking

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.



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Wind and natural gas team up

Wind energy and natural gas could be a formidable solution for America's energy problem.




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Congratulations to Josh Fox for winning an Emmy for 'Gasland'!

Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is.




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Putting cork, screw top and plastic wine stoppers into perspective

Student film "Battle Behind the Bottle" tells the story of the cork industry positive response to the “kick in the pants” screw tops and plastics gave it.




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With planet Eris, looks like Pluto has a twin

Though the dwarf planet Eris on the edge of the solar system is much denser than Pluto, the two frigid worlds are nearly exactly the same size, a new study find




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'Vulcan' and 'Cerberus' win Pluto moon naming poll

The votes are in, and it looks like 'Vulcan' could be the new name for one of Pluto's smallest moons.




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The most common types of winter squash (and how they taste)

There's more to winter gourds than butternut squash. Here are just a few winter squashes and gourds you might want to consider for your dinner table.




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Eerie ancient spider fossils still have spooky glowing eyes

Researchers have unearthed fossils of an extinct spider family that contain reflective material in the eyes that gave them superior night vision.




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Bloomberg attempts to beat summer heat with home AC window unit ... in his SUV

Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full




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Alec Baldwin to narrate Discovery's 'Frozen Planet'

Four years in the making, the Discovery Channel/BBC co-production is a groundbreaking look at the Earth's polar regions.



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Arctic sea ice hits yearly max, but still dwindling

It may be time to retire the groundhog and start tracking Arctic sea ice for a better prediction of late-winter weather.



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Winter gardens require special knowledge

Potters Fields in England is a perfect example of how to use design elements to make the landscape shine in the colder months.



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How throwing stuff away makes you frugal

It really is important to learn to love your stuff. But that love comes so much easier when there is less stuff to love.




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Man doing charity bike ride across Canada has bike stolen in Winnipeg (but he's not giving up!)

Anas Cheema, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Victoria, decided to dedicate his summer.



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That's a hoot! Here's your chance to win a Comedy Wildlife Photography award

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.




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It wouldn't be winter in Finland without a dip in a frozen lake

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.



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Alec Baldwin to host anti-fracking event

'30 Rock' actor is the latest big name to go up against the natural gas industry.



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Lubanzi, a wine label with a social conscience

Some of the proceeds from Lubanzi wines, which are imported South Africa, goes to help the vineyard workers and their families.



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Wind is carrying huge amounts of microplastic dust around the world

Even remote places like the French Pyrenees can contain urban levels of microplastics.



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Wind energy

The premise seems simple: use wind energy to push a turbine and generate electricity with no greenhouse gases or associated pollution.




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The symbolic power of bladeless wind turbines

Critics of renewable energy are obsessed with the costs and practicalities of cleantech right this instant. Visitors to Silicon Valley in the 1970s didn't see t




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Sean Tufts: Ex-NFL linebacker now tackling wind energy projects

Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he



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Climate change will increase wind and waves in Australia

The Southern Hemisphere will experience more devastating wind and waves as the world warms, according to new research.



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Spring rewind 2014: 15 singular stories worth revisiting

From pistachio shell-powered eco-cities to tiny houses on the moon, this spring certainly wasn't short on starry-eyed intrigue and bold ambition.




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Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.



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Famed Azure Window arch in Malta is no more

Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms.



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'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance

After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again.



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Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs

Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs.



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Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.




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Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.




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Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1

The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course.




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An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."




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9 ingenious wind turbine designs

To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again.




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How wind turbines kill birds

Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year.




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These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.




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How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.




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Major bird charity plans wind turbine at HQ

Wind power critics argue that turbines kill birds. So why is the U.K.'s largest bird charity planning a turbine?




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A new generation of wind turbines takes to the sea

Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles.




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All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos

From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate.




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Waves crash against massive wind turbines

Waves crash against wind turbines perched on a jetty in Boulogne-sur-mer, France.




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'Green Santa' delivers wind turbines to children

In a rare interview, Santa reveals why he is sick of so much "stuff". He's donning a green suit and delivering clean energy as a gift instead.




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Judd Hirsch: Neighborly fuss over wind turbine is 'baloney'

Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project.




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A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video]

Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth.




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IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy

IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores.




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How snow can help build better wind turbines

The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves.




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Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.