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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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Warming drives off Cape Cod's namesake
Fishermen have known for years that they've had to steam farther and farther from shore to find the cod, haddock and winter flounder that typically fill dinner plates in New England.

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Energy: Fool’s gold tested for solar power
Pyrite, one of the most common materials, may be future of photovoltaics
Science: Scenarios for human extinction?
Research suggests that the human race itself will ultimately determine fate
Health: Air pollution impacts young lungs
Early exposure to airborne pollutants may increase the risk of infection
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Oregon highways keep on the sunny side
Nov. 16: An innovative new project is proving the sun can be a valuable power source for the millions of lights lining our nation's highways.

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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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