After hammering Facebook to shift away from coal, Greenpeace can now claim an ally in the social network. On Thursday the two announced a collaboration to promote...
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Facebook and Greenpeace make peace on data centers
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McConnell demands Keystone XL language in any payroll tax agreement
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