February 2012
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Feb 24th
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Feb 24th
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“we do not want to pay for our memories. The films that remind us of our...”
– ‘We, the Web Kids,’ The Atlantic (via somethingchanged)
Feb 22nd
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Feb 22nd
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Feb 21st
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Feb 21st
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Feb 17th
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DiscoveryNews: Climate Warming Denial: Big... →
discoverynews: What to do when adults persist in believing that the burning of fossil fuels is causing climate change? You know, on account of that pesky overwhelming scientific evidence and stuff? Simple. Target kids instead, and try to convince them, as early as possible, that it’s all a crock - or at least…
Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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100,000 Garbage Bags Worth of Trash Washes into... →
That seems like a lot. Read how this estimate was calculated and how this trash ends up in the bay.
Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 14th
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Feb 13th
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Is Susan G. Komen For The Cure Endorsing Products... →
Carcinogenic perfume? KFC? M&Ms? What do any of these really do to prevent or cure breast cancer? 
Feb 13th
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Feb 10th
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Feb 10th
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Feb 10th
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Thinking Fast and Slow about Climate Change  →
Think fast. What’s the first thought that comes into your mind when you see “climate change”? What’s the first thought that comes into your mind when you see “car crash”? If you are like me, “climate change” conjures a vague image of melting ice and perhaps an image of a forlorn polar bear on a shrinking ice floe, while “car crash” produces a vivid image of twisted metal and broken glass. I’m...
Feb 9th
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DiscoveryNews: Mysterious Sounds Reported Around... →
discoverynews: People around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One…
Feb 9th
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“The advantages of the fossil fuel industry are enormous,” Brian explained....”
– Brian Merchant on The Dylan Ratigan Show discussing his article on the true cost of fossil fuels and ways to create jobs by addressing energy independence.
Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
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Maldives' Climate Champion President Forced To... →
It’s not often that there’s a place for genuine straight geopolitical news on TreeHugger, but this is unfortunately one of those times. Details are still coming in, hours after the fact, but the picture that’s emerging is that President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives was forced to resign at gunpoint in a military coup yesterday.
Feb 8th
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Feb 8th
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Feb 7th
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Feb 7th
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“Our central aim must be to create widespread, mainstream cultural change. But...”
– That is Sami Grover writing about the role political extremism can play in shifting the debate. Read the rest: Environmental Extremists Are An Asset to Our Movement
Feb 7th
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