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Cap-and-trade? Not so great if you are black or brown

A new report finds that California's cap-and-trade system has not cut air pollution in many low-income communities and communities of color.

a smile away

Today in weird transit news, we bring you a car that smiles and a mind-blowing electric bus.

The smile will activate at crosswalks to alert pedestrians that it's safe to cross.

Ready. Same. Fire.

Millennials are starting to realize that Clinton is not the same as Trump

In a new poll, more young voters realize a Clinton presidency is not the same as a Trump one.

Road work ahead

Chicago just named a street for an environmental justice hero.

There's now a street called Hazel Johnson EJ Way.

Whalin Out

President Obama is designating these ocean monuments like it’s his job, or something.

Obama has protected more land and water than any other American president.

something new under the sun

Solar power’s not just for roofs anymore: It’s being woven into fabric.

Everything from sneakers to beach umbrellas could suck up the sun’s energy and turn it into electricity.

Crap battle

What should you do with your dog’s poo?

Is the answer different if there's a drought on? Advice columnist Umbra Fisk holds her nose and picks up the topic.

Damselfish in distress

Climate change is driving fish crazy, literally.

The CO2-riddled oceans of the future may become fish asylums.

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This new digital tool can help fight overfishing around the world

Now anyone with an internet connection can see what big commercial fishing vessels are up to.