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Japanese car wins World Solar Challenge
A solar car made by students from Japan's Tokai University was on Wednesday named the winner of a race across the Australian outback that aimed to show that green cars can also be mean.

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Africans get concessions at climate talks
African countries ended a boycott of meetings at U.N. climate negotiations on Tuesday, after winning promises for more in-depth talks on how much rich nations need to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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Science: Yellowstone ‘bioblitz’ reveals species
Initial report shows 46 kinds of bees, 373 plant species and over 300 bugs
Science: Ancient culture cut path to its demise
Study: Nasca cleared forests for crops, leading to disruption in ecosystem
Energy: BP fined record $87 million
OSHA: BP failed to correct safety hazards at plant after 15 were killed
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Al Gore on climate change
Nov. 4: Former Vice President Al Gore joins Rachel Maddow to talk about his new book and his concerns about climate change.

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How did beaches near you fare?
See how 200 of the nation’s beaches did in a survey of water quality, monitoring and notification.
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Carbon calculator
Wonder how much carbon dioxide you're responsible for on your commutes? Our map-based calculator will give you a pretty good idea, and get you started on a diet.
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Slideshow: Animals around the world
Go global with naturalist Jeff Corwin, who is dedicated to helping endangered species everywhere.
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Black market
The wildlife trade is the third-largest illegal trade in the world after guns and drugs. Learn who is buying and selling and see the species put at risk by the trade.
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Battle of the Bags: Paper vs. Plastic
Msnbc.com takes you on interactive journey through the debate over the "greenest" way to cart away groceries.
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Antarctica
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Reflections from time on ‘the Ice’
Experiences gained from an Antarctic odyssey, plus readers’ comments
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Car race shows solar power potential
Tapping the sun, students drove 2,500 miles from Texas to Canada
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Fighting fires
MSNBC.com's Jon Bonne reports on shifting strategies
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Gentlemen, start your fuel cells
Road trip highlights potential for cars, but also potholes
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Nuclear waste
MSNBC.com's Miguel Llanos reports on the debate over Yucca Mountain

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