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Australia's carbon economy in a changing climate: Paths to sustainable growthAustralia faces difficult choices with expected climate agreements likely to slow economic growth. But new research suggests a way forward.
Singapore's first Apple Store will run by the sunThis new Apple retail site, expected to open next year, will be Southeast Asia’s first store powered entirely by solar energy.
America's coal country plans for life beyond the mineWith the US coal industry in a historic slump it may never fully recover from, coal communities around the country are grappling with how to create a sustainable economic future.
Florida bear hunt culls once-imperiled populationA controversial bear hunt in Florida killed 304 bears three years after being taken off an endangered list, indicating that finding a long-term balance for the bears will take time.
How solar is turning American energy on its headIt's early days, but solar power is beginning to show how it could recast the entire American power grid. Some power companies are worried. But in Vermont, they're giddy with excitement.
As coal use fades, renewables take center stageWeeks away from the UN climate change summit in Paris, major economies around the world are looking to cut pollution and invest in clean energy.
Can India make or break climate change?Energy experts are nervous about how much the country's rapid development might raise emissions levels. But developing countries say it's time for wealthier nations to step up with clean energy funds – or practice what they preach about fossil fuels.
First LookBP oil spill dispersants hindered oil-eating microbes, study saysChemical dispersants used to help breakdown the BP oil spill actually hindered microbes that were helping clean-up the huge slick, says new research.
IEA: Global power balance tipping irreversibly toward renewablesRenewable energy is poised to overtake coal as the world's largest electricity source by the early 2030s, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
First LookSeaWorld ends controversial orca shows: Why activists want moreSeaWorld in San Diego will end its killer whale shows by 2017, opting for a more natural show. But activists say that change is not enough.
Peabody Energy: Exxon not alone in misleading investors about climate threatPeabody Energy: While ExxonMobil is under investigation, Peabody Energy agreed to be more transparent with investors after the New York Attorney General’s office found it misled its investors by downplaying the potential economic impact of climate change on its business.
Watch a petite dental hygienist wrestle an 800-pound gator. Who won?In a Home Depot parking lot in Texas, a 12-foot gator met its match Saturday morning.
Why universities and industry should collaborate on climate changeTo achieve the kind of environmentally sustainable future we will want our grandchildren to inherit, we need everyone on board, Armstrong writes.
- First LookGreenhouse gas levels hit record high for 30th year in a row
Global temperatures are expected to rise 1 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels this year, with international climate negotiations later this month unlikely to prevent a 2 C. increase.
Keystone pipeline rejected: Is TransCanada out of options?President Obama rejected the tar sands pipeline this week, but the company in charge of the project may still have options.
Why the UN moved the greenhouse gas goalpostsAs governments prepare to discuss a global climate deal in Paris aimed at curbing global warming, a new UN report eases the goal for greenhouse gas emissions.
Exxon Mobil under investigation for possible climate change liesThe New York attorney general sent a subpoena Wednesday to the Dallas-based oil and gas company after a yearlong review of shareholder disclosures.
First LookCrux of climate summit: Will rich, poor nations be able to work together?The debate leading up to the United Nations' climate talks in Paris has at times become mired in a divisive battle between wealthy and developing nations. Negotiating a meaningful pact will require cooperation, experts say.
Leave the leaves: How doing less yard work helps the environmentMulching leaves into the lawn instead of raking them could produce better grass, suggests new research – and keep giant leaf bags out of landfills.
Are gasoline cars going extinct?Major carmakers may be ditching gasoline and diesel powered vehicles sooner than we thought.
