Carbon tax getting a closer look

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Tax could raise $1.25 trillion over the next decade, helping bring the federal budget deficit under control.

The perilous state of the planet

The perilous state of the planet

Three books hope to change our seemingly grim course.

After Obama reelection CEO reads prayer to staff, announces layoffs

After Obama reelection CEO reads prayer to staff, announces layoffs

Murray Energy lays off 156 employees, blames Obama administration coal policies.

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Nor’easter evening forecast from the Capital Weather Gang

Nor’easter evening forecast from the Capital Weather Gang

The Washington Post’s Jason Samenow explains what Nor’easter’s heavy wet snow and 40mph winds will mean for residents in the D.C. metropolitan area.
Nor’easter evening forecast from the Capital Weather Gang

Nor’easter evening forecast from the Capital Weather Gang

The Washington Post’s Jason Samenow explains what Nor’easter’s heavy wet snow and 40mph winds will mean for residents in the D.C. metropolitan area.
Capital Weather Gang previews winter outlook for D.C. Council

Capital Weather Gang previews winter outlook for D.C. Council

Capital Weather Gang previews winter outlook for D.C. Council
Contributors to Alaska’s Kachemak Bay’s pH levels

Contributors to Alaska’s Kachemak Bay’s pH levels

Contributors to Alaska’s Kachemak Bay’s pH levels
Mei Xiang vocalizes distress

Mei Xiang vocalizes distress

The National Zoo’s giant panda, Mei Xiang, vocalized distress on Sunday morning. Her six-day-old panda cub died on Sunday.
Quick glimpse of National Zoo’s baby panda

Quick glimpse of National Zoo’s baby panda

The National Zoo’s panda cam caught a shot of mother panda Mei Xiang picking up her cub on Monday evening.
Visitors flock to National Zoo to see baby panda

Visitors flock to National Zoo to see baby panda

The National Zoo’s giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth Sunday night. Visitors joined the new mother at the zoo Monday to celebrate the new baby.
Baby panda squeaks

Baby panda squeaks

The National Zoo says their giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth late Sunday night. The cub is the first baby panda to be born at the zoo since 2005.
Lightning seen from D.C.-bound airplane

Lightning seen from D.C.-bound airplane

Lightning seen from D.C.-bound airplane
Flooding in Slidell after Hurricane Isaac

Flooding in Slidell after Hurricane Isaac

Parts of Slidell, a suburb of New Orleans, are flooded Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. U.S. Army National Guard members and residents with boats evacuated people stuck in flooded areas of the town.
Isaac bears down on New Orleans

Isaac bears down on New Orleans

Tropical Storm Isaac, which was downgraded from a hurricane, continues to slowly ravage the New Orleans area. Lake Pontchartrain crashes onto Interstate 10 North outside the city to flood the area, and people asses damage around the city.
Hurricane Isaac provides major surf at Louisiana lake

Hurricane Isaac provides major surf at Louisiana lake

New Orleans residents take advantage of big waves and high winds before Hurricane Isaac makes landfall at Lake Pontchartrain.
Neil Armstrong takes the first step on the moon

Neil Armstrong takes the first step on the moon

Neil Armstrong becomes first man on the moon

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Exploring Antarctica

Exploring Antarctica

The frozen landscape, dry valleys and active volcanoes that make up Antarctica provide a living laboratory for scientific study and a wondrous journey for those traveling to the ends of the Earth.

Urban Jungle

An endangered plant and a hurricane

An endangered plant and a hurricane

Sandy may have helped nearby populations of rare Harperella.

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Brazil’s shrinking rain forest

Opponents say planned regulations could speed up deforestation.

Obama administration rejects Keystone pipeline

The supporters and opponents of the controversial pipeline.

Aerial views of coal mining operations

Coal production’s center in the U.S. has moved to Wyoming and Montana.