Energy and Environment
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Is the New York Fracking Moratorium a Good Thing?
Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced that New York State will ban fracking. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a...
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Prince William Speaks Out Against Animal Poaching
People are taking notice about animal poaching, including Prince William.
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Despite Some Benefits, Dams are an Obsolete Energy Source
Man-made dams are an energy source whose time and efficiency has passed. Why are we still using this obsolete...
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Leave the Leaves: Why Leaf Blowers are a Harmful and Pointless Practice
Did you know that a leaf blower in use for an hour produces the same amount of pollution as...
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It’s Time to Change the Problematic New Jersey Black Bear Hunt
It's black bear hunt season in New Jersey, which means it's time to re-evaluate the program and recognize that...
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Just How Bad is Our Culture of Plastic Obsession?
Our obsession with plastic is contaminating every level the environment.
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Comet 67P: Small in Size, Massive in its Implications
Comet 67P may be relatively small, but its implications for exploration and sustainability are massive.
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The UN Validates Climate Change in New Report, Now It’s Up to Us
A new UN report validates climate change. Now it's up to us to reverse the damage.
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As Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts, Residents Prepare to Flee
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano continuously erupts, and nearby residents are now preparing to flee.
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Ebola and America’s Fears
Mankind’s greatest enemy is not war or hunger but infectious disease. Throughout history it has cost countless deaths, and...
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Mountain Top Removal Threatens Environmental and Human Welfare
The Appalachians might be gone forever sooner than we expect.
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A View From Inside the People’s Climate March
The People’s Climate March was a demonstration of popular support for action on climate change.
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The New Black Death: Oil Trains and Insufficient Safety Regulations
When dealing with the transportation of crude oil, they and the system on which they operate are horrifically flawed.
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Climate Change, Melting Glaciers, and the Future of Alaskan Tourism
Human-induced climate change is killing the killing Alaskan glaciers.
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Solar Power Could Change Everything You Know About Energy
Solar power continues to meet opposition from the large utility companies it threatens.
