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Watch Bill Nye (the Science Guy!) talk about climate change in this short video and share your thoughts about it in our comment section.
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Find 12 questions about the environment, climate change and energy that Treehugger blogger Matt McDermott wants answered during a presidential debate.
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Learn about the many benefits of wind energy and how you can help save legislation that supports efforts to grow this clean, renewable energy source.