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When will plug-in cars pay off? Automakers are promising that affordable plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be available in the next couple of years, but a new report contends that it will be decades before the fuel savings and lower emissions make up for the high cost of batteries. |
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U.S., others broker modest climate deal Settling for something small rather than a big nothing at the U.N. climate summit, President Obama and four peers broker a framework that other nations reportedly have agreed to support. |
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 | Climate Connections It's still something of a puzzle, but the symptoms of global warming are strong as is the evidence for a significant manmade contribution. Check out the pieces and suggest your own additions. |
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 Coping with a compromise in Copenhagen Dec. 18: The announcement of a "meaningful agreement" on climate change raises questions about exactly which demands have been dropped in order to reach a deal. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. |
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Eco-saavy? What causes breeding problems in captive cheetahs? What effect does global warming have on coral? Test your environmental knowledge here. |
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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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 AFP - Getty Images Climate by the numbers View some of the hundreds of protests around the world on Oct. 24 to demand lower CO2 emissions. |
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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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