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Mountain top removal mining controversy

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A group of scientists are calling for a moratorium on mountain top removal mining, saying the environmental impacts are irreversible.
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Working on the future

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Exploring some of the changes to the human landscape in the next decade, and what some experts are planning to do about them.
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Climate conference promises non-binding

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Nations big and small pledged money and action to combat climate change, but many question whether promises will be kept.
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Denmark: Happiest place on Earth

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By every index, the Danes are some of the happiest people in the world -- sociologist Peter Glindelock explains why.
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Reviving the Bronx with green jobs

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One of the first green jobs programs in the US was started in the South Bronx, by a filmmaker turned community activist.
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Bugs engineered to make biofuels

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Genetically modified microbes engineered to make fuels, like ethanol and diesel, are creating a lot of buzz in biofuels.
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The economics of the climate bill

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Two economists weigh in on whether climate bill before US Senate will create more jobs or cause significant job losses.
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Chinese students take stand on environment

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Students across China are marching in an effort to mobilize the public to engage in environmental issues.
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Non-stick chemicals and cholesterol

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New study shows strong association between chemicals found in some take-out food containers and increased cholesterol levels.
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Berlin Wall squatters

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Berlin Wall squatter development, Lohmule, may be a model for sustainable urban living today.
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