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Lobbyists say 'hold on' to E12 fuel

Twenty-three different groups want the government take more time to study the issue.




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The great ethanol debate heads to the courts

One side says the EPA is overstepping its bounds, while some say it didn't go far enough.




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New ethanol blend one step closer to getting in your tank

The EPA has moved one step closer to allowing a higher blend of alternative fuel in your cars, but the usual suspects aren't on board.




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Is the ethanol dream about to end?

In these budget-cutting times, biofuels may be on the chopping block. And with a presidential election looming, politics will play role.




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Republicans continue to do the ethanol dance

Ethanol is emerging as one of the biggest wedge issues for Republicans as they focus on the Iowa caucus.




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Washington Post editorial: End ethanol subsidies

The latest assault on ethanol subsidies comes from one of the nation's leading newspapers.




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Ted Cruz's half-baked position on ethanol

In an attempt to appease Iowa corn farmers, the sometime-frontrunner mires himself in controversy.




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Will Facebook shut down for Earth Hour?

Probably not, but one enthusiast is organizing a petition to make the social networking site consider the idea.



  • Arts & Culture

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Miranda Kerr named global Earth Hour ambassador

Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th.



  • Arts & Culture

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Internet Explorer launches the virtual Carbon Grove

Get daily reminders about your carbon footprint and IE will plant a tree of your choice.




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Offset your carbon 'bookprint'

Tree-friendly book lovers rejoice by planting trees for each book read.




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Can 1 miracle plant solve the world's 3 greatest problems?

Kenaf, the carbon-sequestering monster plant, provides food, shelter and carbon credits.



  • Research & Innovations

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8 of the best carbon calculators

MNN rounds up some of the Web's most useful tools for shrinking your footprint.



  • Climate & Weather

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Carbon upsets

With so much activism and celebrating going down on Earth Day, a sense of humor is often overlooked. The Onion is here to help.




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Offset with Fair Trade carbon

Two fair trade pioneers get into the carbon market.



  • Research & Innovations

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Carbon offset smackdown

Maybe carbon offsetting isn't as fool-proofed as many businesses would like people to believe.




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The carbon software race begins

As demand for carbon accounting heats up, start-up software companies vie for the lead position. Over 50 new companies (and counting) have entered the race.




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UPS offers to make shipments carbon neutral

Brown has gone green! UPS has become the first small package carrier to offer its customers the option of purchasing carbon offsets to counteract the CO2 emissi



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Lighten your carbon footprint when shipping a package

Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Greenbuild 2009 is carbon-neutral

Donations from Milliken & Company and WindCurrent will allow Greenbuild 2009 to be a carbon-neutral conference.




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Leading eco-travel company shelves carbon offsetting

An ethical travel operator in Britain denounces carbon offsetting, but are ‘holidays closer to home’ a real solution?




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Carbon offsets don't ease airplane emissions

Travel company cancels offset program citing its inability to reduce global emissions.




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Buy this book: Power Trip by Amanda Little

Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between.




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Hackers steal $4 million in carbon credits

European carbon market comes to a screeching halt after hackers use a phishing scheme to steal $4 million in emissions credits.




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Government research lab brings jobs to Coal Country

More than 1,000 workers will study the environmental effects of energy production.




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New American chestnut offers carbon storage solution

This month, scientists and tree lovers celebrate the 2nd birthday of a hybrid chestnut tree that may be a force in reducing the impacts of climate change.



  • Research & Innovations

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Bosses Day 2010: 5 eco-friendly gift ideas

Honor your favorite boss on this holiday, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.




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What's the difference between carbon offsets and renewable energy credits? Is one better?

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)




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Play the Carbon Lottery

Buy a ticket for your chance to winning millions while fighting climate change.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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New carbon offset project launches

COTAP will focus its carbon offsetting projects in impoverished countries.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Bill Gates discusses polio, climate change and Steve Jobs during Reddit AMA

Polio could be wiped out by 2018, but Gates says it will require investment and hard work.



  • Research & Innovations

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Turning your car into a carbon fighter, for a price

Your car could capture and store carbon dioxide for later disposal, making it zero climate emission even without batteries.




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6 ways GM will change under Mary Barra

Mary Barra is a GM insider, but she's also a change agent who will continue the company's aggressive comeback.




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How to green your commute: Carpooling and public transit

Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips.




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Trekking Enlightened: My new electric bike

My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds.




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Ecollywood: Sabrina Bryan and Robbie Amell

Video: Sabrina Bryan and Robbie Amell give you their eco-tips.



  • Arts & Culture

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Zipcar IPO may bring $75 million

Car-sharing service Zipcar is betting that name recognition will boost sales of its common stock in an upcoming initial public offering.




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China's new bus 'straddles' cars

Officially called the "3D fast bus," the bus will literally straddle the road and carry passengers over cars and under overpasses.




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Zipcar adds Prius plug-in hybrids

Car sharing service Zipcar will be adding Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids to its fleet.




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Justin Bieber says, 'Don't text and drive'

If a celebrity endorsement gets kids using a phone app that prevents on-the-road texting, emailing and phone use, who am I to complain? But, for the record, Jus



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Eating while driving: A bad idea that will make you sick

Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give



  • Protection & Safety

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'Carmageddon 2' fails to be a nightmare [Photos]

A 10-mile stretch of Los Angeles' 405 Freeway — the most heavily trafficked road in the country — was completely shut down this weekend as part of a $1 bill




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The 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge is calling: Get out of your car and onto an e-bike

Apply to the 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge and you could be selected to receive an e-bike for a month in exchange for swearing off the use of your car.




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Enterprise buys IGO CarSharing

Enterprise is expanding its carsharing services despite a company executive’s dismissal of the need for a separate carsharing industry.




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Happy Europeans buying more bikes than cars

Bicycle sales exceed cars in Europe, and there's compelling evidence that pedaling increases the national happiness quotient.




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This is why senior citizens get into accidents — and here's what we can do about it

Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem.




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Millennials like hybrids, women like SUVs and self-driving cars get a collective 'meh'

Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions.




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Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint?

Which form of travel gives off the fewest emissions? Let's just say it pays to carpool.




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Will the smartphone save public transit?

Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing.




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Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system

Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary.