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Algae As Car Fuel: Possible, But Not Sustainable?
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Solve This
In A Shift From 2008 Race, Obama's Hush On Climate
October 26, 2012 In sharp contrast to his 2008 campaign, President Obama hasn't mentioned climate change on the campaign trail this time around, instead choosing to focus on the economic side of clean energy rather than the climate change side.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
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On Climate Policy, Romney Walks A Tightrope
October 25, 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has accepted the scientific consensus that the planet is warming up. But he has not accepted another element of that consensus: that humans are largely responsible. His position is well-grounded in politics, but not so in logic.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Salt
Despite Protest, College Plans To Slaughter, Serve Farm's Beloved Oxen
October 21, 2012 VPRA Vermont college's decision to slaughter two oxen after one suffered an injury has sparked some serious debate. The college cited sustainability as one of its reasons, but some students and animal rights advocates say it's just not right to serve Bill and Lou for dinner.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Salt
Top Five Myths Of Genetically Modified Seeds, Busted
October 18, 2012 While there's hot debate over whether genetically modified food should be labeled or is killing us, there are some questions we can definitely answer. We're putting a stop to some of the myths about genetically modified seeds and when farmers can be sued over them.
Solve This
Climate Politics: It's Laugh Lines Vs. 'Not A Joke'
October 18, 2012 Stymied by Congress early on in his term while trying to advance his climate policies, President Obama has resorted to taking incremental actions that don't need congressional approval. Mitt Romney doesn't mention climate change in his energy plan, and favors cheap energy sources like coal.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Salt
Test Your Food IQ: Do We Need More Farms To Grow Fruits And Veggies For All?
October 17, 2012 We may be able to grow enough fruits and vegetables on land we already have if we're smart about how we do it, says World Wildlife Foundation expert Jason Clay. Take the James Beard Foundation's food quiz to see just how literate you are on this and other agriculture matters.
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Two-Way
NOAA: Around World, September Tied Record For Warmest Temperatures
October 15, 2012 The agency has been keeping such records since 1880. According to its measurements, the "average global temperature across land and ocean surfaces" was 1.21 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th Century average for September.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
It's All Politics
On The Campaign Trail, Regulations Dominate The Environmental Debate
October 14, 2012 In this presidential election, neither candidate is talking much about cleaning up the air or protecting scenic lands. Instead, the debate is about whether and how much environmental regulations hurt businesses.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Science
Software Calculates City-Specific Carbon Footprint
October 11, 2012 Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is tough if you don't know exactly where those gases are coming from. Scientists at Arizona State University have invented a new way to pinpoint those sources — down to individual buildings and highways.
