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Nissan hatches plan to boost battery cars
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is among those who believe the public may get charged up by the switch to electric power, if the new battery cars are affordable and fun to drive.

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Much less ice for polar bears, expert says
Arctic sea ice conditions are even worse than feared after a survey found that ice detected as older and thicker by satellites is actually thin and fragile, a prominent researcher says.

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Energy: Paper-thin batteries made from algae
Non-metal batteries show dramatic boost in the ability to hold a charge
Science: China moves pandas due to swine flu
Center stopped recruiting volunteers, banned employees with flu symptoms
Tech: Robotic spy planes go green
Such drones could also help monitor the earth or wildlife as well
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Stationary Mount Everest glacier worries scientists
Dec.1: The frozen landscape of Mount Everest glaciers is visibly changing, and scientists include global warming as a cause. ITV's James Mates reports from deep inside the ice. 

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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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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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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
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Gentlemen, start your fuel cells
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Nuclear waste
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