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BURN: An Energy Journal

BURN tells human stories about energy and climate change.

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In Texas, a coal mine opens to power Mexico

In Texas, a coal mine opens to power Mexico

The coal industry is struggling as cheaper and cleaner natural gas undercuts coal and environmental regulations push uti... Read more

26 Aug 2015

4mins

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The little-known coal of Texas

The little-known coal of Texas

Texas is oil country. Everyone knows that. But Texas generates 1/3 of its electricity from coal. And here’s the bigger ... Read more

12 Aug 2015

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Tornado Man on Marketplace

Tornado Man on Marketplace

You've heard of wind and solar. But what about harnessing other forces of nature for energy? Like, tornadoes. That's Lou... Read more

14 Apr 2015

4mins

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Fish and Lettuce

Fish and Lettuce

You can raise tropical fish in Minnesota. But why would you want to? To feed the lettuce, of course. It’s called aquapon... Read more

11 Sep 2014

4mins

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From Rice to Shrimp

From Rice to Shrimp

In the Mekong Delta, rice is suffering from greater exposure to salt water as sea levels rise because of climate change.... Read more

11 Sep 2014

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Eric Rignot and the Ice of Antarctica -- The Adaptors

Eric Rignot and the Ice of Antarctica -- The Adaptors

A big chunk of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is collapsing. Scientists announced in May that it's now inevitable -- thoug... Read more

27 Jun 2014

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Michelle Nijhuis is back on the grid -- The Adaptors

Michelle Nijhuis is back on the grid -- The Adaptors

Science writer Michelle Nijhuis spent 15 years living in a completely solar-powered house. Now she, her husband and thei... Read more

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