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Chicago's Big Fish Tale
Authorities in Chicago turn to controversial methods to prevent Asian carp from penetrating the Great Lakes.
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December 4, 2009
Not Such a Bright Idea
Despite the recent push to go green, the media are skeptical of the EU's decision to ban selling incandescent lightbulbs and promote compact flourescent bulbs.
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September 3, 2009
Scientists Move Back the Doomsday Clock
Scientists pushed back the infamous Doomsday Clock, which represents the time left before world annihilation.
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January 18, 2010
The New Cash Clunkers
The federal government is putting money toward rebates for energy efficient appliances. Newsy.com is tracking media coverage on the impact the program may have on consumers and stores.
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August 27, 2009
Blizzard 2010 Shuts Down Washington D.C.
Another blizzard moves through Washington D.C. causing a statewide whiteout. Emergency workers and locals face rough conditions while trying to clean up the storm.
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February 11, 2010
Fear-Mongering in Natural Disaster Coverage?
The surge in devastating natural disasters has the media asking whether it's a dangerous trend.
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March 2, 2010
Modern-Day Galileos
An article by New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has sparked debate over whether climate change deniers should be tried for treason.
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July 13, 2009
Foreign Leaders Disappointed by Obama at Copenhagen
President Barack Obama gave no indication of support for a global deal by the U.S., and drew mixed reactions to his speech at the Climate Change Summit.
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December 21, 2009
Proposal to Lift Commercial Whaling Ban
In June, the International Whaling Commission will vote on a proposal to set a legal quota for Japan to hunt whales commercially.
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February 24, 2010
Bloom Box Promises Cheaper and Greener Energy
Bloom Energy introduced and explained their fuel-cell generator Bloom Box.
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February 28, 2010
Australia Pens Mammoth Coal Deal with China
An Australian mining magnate has made a reported $60 billion agreement with a Chinese power company. But is Australia sacrificing conservation for jobs?
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February 9, 2010
Carbon Emissions Debate Heats Up G8
The G8 countries agree to cut carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, but developing nations have yet to commit to reductions of their own.
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July 10, 2009
Deadly Landslide in Uganda
Intense downpours in eastern Uganda caused a landslide that killed 80 with hundreds still missing.
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March 4, 2010
Food Recall Puts Spotlight Back on FDA
After recently recalling about 50 processed food products due to fear of salmonella contamination, some are split over the FDA’s response to the situation.
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March 8, 2010
No Place to Call Home
Newsy.com looks at how some of the world's endangered species are affected by deforestation and climate change.
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April 27, 2009
Global Warming: The Human Touch
The global warming discussion has shifted in the media. Newsy.com looks at new takes on the debate.
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June 7, 2009
From Scum to Power Source
Venice hopes to be the first city to use algae to help power the city. Newsy.com explores the pros and the cons.
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April 22, 2009
Perspectives on Energy
As the world celebrates Earth Day, questions are being asked about energy. What will the future bring? Are the right topics being discussed? Newsy.com looks at coverage.
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April 20, 2009
World’s Cheapest Car Hits Market
India unveils the Tata Nano as the world’s cheapest car, but critics say the car has its disadvantages. Newsy.com looks at global perspectives of the car’s debut.
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March 23, 2009
Earth Day at the End of the World
Increasing tourism in Antarctica has prompted questions of how to protect and promote its natural beauty. Newsy.com follows the various perspectives.
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April 22, 2009
The new Victory Garden
Recession gardens are gaining in popularity in the U.S. as consumers look for ways to spend less. Newsy.com takes a look at the trend.
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April 27, 2009
Oceans of Plastic
Evidence is increasing that plastic pollution is devastating the world's oceans. Newsy.com looks at perspectives on how we got here and what can be done.
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April 17, 2009
Sharks in the Media
When sharks are in the news - it sometimes leads to a feeding frenzy of information. But what's right and what's wrong?
December 29, 2008
Saving the World's Rainforests
Newsy.com explores coverage of the tropical rainforests in Indonesia, Nigeria and Brazil.
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April 19, 2009
Antarctic Anxiety
An ice bridge connecting the massive Wilkins Ice Shelf to Antarctica has snapped. Newsy.com looks at the impact it might cause to the Earth.
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April 7, 2009
Enviornmental Beef Over Cows
Newsy.com looks at why cows are a hot button when it comes to coverage of the environment.
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April 21, 2009
Electronic Garbage Piles Up
As technology is constantly changing, people are discarding their old electronic gizmos at an astounding rate, but where these products end up have negative effects on the environment.
April 23, 2009
Can Coal Be Green?
Clean coal is a relatively new term in the U.S. coal industry, seen as a way to overhaul the image of coal using green technology. But many critics say clean coal is simply a PR stunt.
December 22, 2008
Earth Day: The Big Picture
Earth Day 2009. Are we better off? Newsy.com shares perspectives and previews its coverage.
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April 22, 2009
Islands Get That Sinking Feeling
Rising sea levels could force isolated island communities to evacuate and become ‘environmental refugees.’
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April 22, 2009

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