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Congress Needs to Revise the Renewable Fuel Standard

Officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are now poring over more than 15,000 officially submitted public comments about the level of ethanol and other biofuels to be used in the nation’s liquid fuel supply.

Making Ripples

Toadily Awesome Amphibians

If the only frog in your life is named Kermit, then you’re in for a treat!

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Fracking, not the best solution

During the first quarter of this year, Germany’s renewable energy sources provided 25 percent of the country’s electricity demand.

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A new home

This past Saturday, I moved out of my apartment.

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Lifting the Antiquated Restrictions on Energy Exports Will Create Jobs

Europe relies on Russia for about a third of its energy. So with tensions rising, policymakers here in the United States and in Europe are recognizing the importance of expanding U.S. energy exports.

Making Ripples

Making Ripples: Wildflower Whimsy

By Amanda Bancroft I consider myself a budding botanist, pun intended. This isn’t so much because I fancy the flowers, but because I love pretty much everything else — from

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#YesAllWomen: A Much-Needed Dialogue

By Dane Laborn At the University Of California, Santa Barbara, on Friday, May 23, a 22-year-old young man named Elliot Rodger opened fire on innocents, killing six and wounding thirteen.

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All Aboard the Crazy Train

It’s time for a load of crazy, because there’s been a lot of it going around lately.

Making Ripples

Greening the Grill

Solar cookers are becoming increasingly popular.

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Reaction to Gay Marriage Ruling

I’ve given up trying to figure out why some people are so against homosexuality.