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T. Boone Pickens is no climate change denier

T. Boone Pickens talks politics, climate change and polar bears during his latest visit to Washington, D.C., to speak to the National Press Club.




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Earthworms may play a role in climate change

A new study finds that earthworms cause soil to release more greenhouse gases.



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97% of scientists agree on climate change, study finds

After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the largest analysis of its kind reveals a 'gaping chasm' between science and public perception.



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IKEA to curb climate change with veggie Swedish meatballs

The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes.




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Is climate change turning our vegetables into empty calories?

Climate change may be stripping nutrients from the most basic of foods, and that's making its way up the chain to us.



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Michael Pollan: Energy and climate change

Michael Pollan discusses how the food system uses too much fossil fuel and reminds us that solar energy from plants is free.



  • Food & Drink

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Head of EPA talks climate change on 'The Daily Show'

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.



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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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Leo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' is a sweeping look at climate change

You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online.



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How to fight climate change: Invest in inner cities

A new online investing platform will fund energy-efficiency improvements for churches and nonprofits in poor neighborhoods.




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For the first time, a mammal species is extinct because of human-induced climate change

The Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels.




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Climate change throws nature's timing out of whack

Timing matters: Flowers bloom, insects emerge, birds migrate, and planting and hunting seasons are carefully coordinated times in order to take advantage of wha



  • Climate & Weather

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How climate change could make mercury pollution worse

Mercury pollution and climate change are both unintended consequences of burning fossil fuels for centuries.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Upcoming IPCC climate change report leaked by skeptics

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.



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Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.



  • Arts & Culture

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4 ways climate change can scorch the U.S. economy

A trio of U.S. financial giants have teamed up to spell out why the American economy can't afford runaway climate change.



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Climate change hurts economy, EPA chief says

In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.'



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Endangered West Coast oysters could thrive due to climate change

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."




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Why invasive plants love climate change

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What climate change means for New England's maple trees

Trees in Vermont and New Hampshire are becoming stressed and are producing less syrup.



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13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.



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If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




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Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



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State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change

President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future."




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108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.



  • Climate & Weather

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Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan

Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday.



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New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.



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Ford using Big Data to fight climate change

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.




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John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction'

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.



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Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.



  • Arts & Culture

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U.S. and China reach historic deal on climate change

In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions.



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Joshua trees face extinction by 2070 unless we address climate change

The quirky Joshua tree may be nearly gone in 50 years if we don't battle climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Climate change news o' the day

NASA loses a CO2 monitoring satellite, plans for new coal plants are being shelved, and the price of CO2 credits drops out on the European market.



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If your apple tastes mealier, you can blame climate change

Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame.




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Bill Gates discusses polio, climate change and Steve Jobs during Reddit AMA

Polio could be wiped out by 2018, but Gates says it will require investment and hard work.



  • Research & Innovations

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Climate change's kryptonite: The green rock that could help save our planet

Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why are we so reliant on air conditioning? (It's not just climate change, it's bad design)

Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Milan will counter climate change with help from 3 million new trees

Milan, Italy's smoggy second largest city, envisions a future that's cooler, cleaner and swathed in green.



  • Climate & Weather

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Climate change is making spiders mean

New research finds mean spiders know what it takes to survive extreme weather.




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Media Mayhem: Nuking climate change

When people like John Kerry back nuclear subsidies, green activists find themselves in a difficult position.




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Media Mayhem: 5 more tall tales by climate change deniers in 2009

Last week’s readers help me come up with five more juicy ones to chew on.



  • Climate & Weather

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Eco kids speak out on climate change

Kids present a DVD of videos, songs, speeches and presentations on climate change to world leaders in Copenhagen.




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Climate change face-off: Schwarzenegger vs. Palin

Sarah Palin trades barbs with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after he criticized her anti-science stance on global warming.




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Obama speaks at climate-change summit

Video: President Obama addresses the leaders of nations attending the climate change conference in Copenhagen, urging countries to step up before it's too late.



  • Climate & Weather

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Fighting climate change is a business model

As governments struggle to solve the climate change crisis, who's stepping up?




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Poverty and Climate Change converge at MDG week in New York

Climate change now emerging a core issue in the fight to end poverty.



  • Research & Innovations

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TH!NK:Climate Change contest can send you to Cancun

The EJC is sending someone to Cancun for the next climate summit. Budding bloggers, this is your chance to get noticed.