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Philippines wind farm generates power, jobs and curious tourists.
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The hidden life of rock gnome lichen
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#ClimateClass: Reports and reflections from the Bonn climate talks
The 11 students of Montana State University's Great Expedition course at the Bonn World Conference Center. Photo by DailyClimate.org
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EPA seeks to scuttle cleanup of coal power plant pollution.
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