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How economics are driving the Dakota Access Pipeline
The powers behind the project will benefit, but almost no one else will.
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The NYC traffic guru who coined the term “gridlock” has a plan to fix it
By focusing on neighborhood needs, Sam Schwartz’s MOVE NY could succeed where other NYC traffic-reduction and transit-funding efforts have failed.
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Environmental organizations see an outpouring of support post-election
"Apparently the sixth stage of grief is activism.”
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What type of plane is least bad for the planet?
No plane is good for the climate, but some are better than others. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk reveals why.
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Obama could still permanently protect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Here’s how.
The Interior Department's five-year plan limits oil and gas leasing, but could be undone by Trump.
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What’s better: New solar panels or old hydropower?
A reader wonders about the benefits of solar panels since her local grid is already pretty green. Umbra plugs in.
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Trump’s victory could be a big win for the Dakota Access Pipeline, but opponents stand strong
Conflicting reports indicate the Obama administration might approve the pipeline even before Trump takes office.
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Trump will be the fossil fuel industry’s greatest gift
From oil execs in the Cabinet to scrapping air pollution regs, the Trump agenda is terrible. But can he do it all?
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Is your bank funding the Dakota Access Pipeline? Here’s how to find a new bank.
Dozens of big banks have made loans to the company building the controversial pipeline. Take your money elsewhere, advises Umbra Fisk.
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Oil industry’s sneaky plan could make it nearly impossible to ban fracking in Colorado
A ballot initiative might thwart efforts for local fracking bans.
