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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. offers climate carrot — with strings U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton seeks to jumpstart the U.N. climate talks, saying the U.S. would help raise $100 billion a year to help poorer nations if a broader pact is reached. |
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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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 Book documents climate change Dec. 17: National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen has documented climate changes as he’s traveled the world capturing unique images of wildlife. He talks to TODAY’s Ann Curry about his new book, “Polar Obsession,” a collection of his most memorable photos. |
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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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