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U.S. energy use back up in 2010 after 2009 dip

January 10, 2012
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Americans increased their energy use again in 2010 after a recession-related dip in 2009 and turned increasingly toward wind and biomass power, …

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BP oil spill damage in Gulf gets wider review

January 8, 2012
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BP’s oil spill within the Gulf of Mexico was so vast it’ll need a broader review of the ecological damage, says a Congress-mandated report.

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Nuclear power plant shut by quake restarts

January 6, 2012
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The one U.S. nuclear power plant ever to be automatically shut down by an earthquake received federal approval to restart operations.

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Study: Recycling could add 1.5 million jobs

January 4, 2012
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Ever wonder what good recycling all those cans, bottles and newspapers does? Today, on American Recycles Day, a brand new report says that increasing …

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Obama seeks to double auto fuel economy

January 2, 2012
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The Obama administration proposed Wednesday to just about double the mandatory miles per gallon for passenger vehicles by 2025.

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Study: Climate change could spike food prices

December 31, 2011
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Oxfam is warning that extreme weather associated with global warming is causing food prices to rise.

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Green House readers need Facebook to comment

December 29, 2011
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For dedicated Green House readers who desire to add their two cents, USA TODAY will begin Tuesday (Nov. 29) to modify how comments will be posted …

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$1B solar energy project gets private funding

December 27, 2011
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A California-based solar company announced Wednesday that it has lined up enough private financing to start what it says would be the largest …

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More farmers markets sell year-round

December 25, 2011
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As Americans show greater interest in eating locally produced vegatables and fruits, more farmers markets are selling year-round.

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Congress slows switch to efficient light bulbs

December 23, 2011
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Congress’ move this weekend to save lots of Thomas Edison’s 131-year-old incandescent light bulb from a federally required phaseout, slated to start out …

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