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Corn cobs eyed for ethanol, fertilizer Two new technologies offer the promise that corn growers could turn their cobs into cash. |
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White House creates climate job A scientist from the University of Rhode Island will soon join the White House in a new position that targets the worldwide issue of climate change. |
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 Saving America's primary water source July 17: America's Great Lakes, the source of drinking water for 40 million Americans, is under attack from pollution, encroaching development and invasive species. Now, in the biggest financial commitment of any administration, President Obama wants to spend $475 million to protect the region. NBC Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent Anne Thompson reports. |
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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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View examples of awe-inspiring sights compiled by the Earth Day Network that are feeling the heat. |
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Did you know that "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species," which is put together by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, lists thousands of animal species as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered? Each week, and with the IUCN's help, msnbc.com profiles a threatened species. |
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 Getty Images Calif. farm areas drying up California’s farming areas aren’t dust bowls, at least not yet, but a three-year drought and water restrictions have slashed crops and jobs, undermining rural communities. |
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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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