The Most Controversial Chart in History, Explained

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Climate deniers threw all their might at disproving the famous “hockey stick” climate change graph. Here’s why they failed.

Finally, Some Not-Terrible Climate News: Greenland Not Melting Any Faster

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The last ten years have seen unprecedented ice loss. Don’t expect that speedup to continue, a new study says.

Fracking Boom in North Dakota is Here to Stay

Excess gas flares off at a well site outside Williston. James West/Climate Desk

A new federal study doubles previous estimates of the Bakken Shale’s oil reserves.

Why Do Conservatives Like to Waste Energy?

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Want to sell a Republican a greener light bulb? Don’t tell them it’s green.

Meet Alvin, the Climate-Change Fighting Puppet

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How one performer is taking a deep dive on rising seas.

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