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Want to slow climate change? Stop killing sharks
Shark culling could cut back the ocean's ability to sequester carbon along its coastlines, thus accelerating climate change.
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Why do other planets get official protection against pollution, but not Earth?
There's no planetary protection officer for Earth (but there is one for Mars).
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There’s a government conspiracy behind the California drought, so says this guy
Dane Wigington (real name!) claims the government is controlling the weather by spraying chemicals from airplanes.
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Oil companies are having a tougher time making money
Shell has pulled out of the Arctic, and that's just the latest sign that Big Oil is in trouble.
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This interactive map shows the toxic sites near you
Find out where every Superfund site in the country is -- and where not to park your Vanagon.
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This tractor runs on BS — but it’s the real, eco-friendly deal
Meet the world’s first methane-fueled tractor.
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Check out an exclusive clip from Naomi Klein’s new documentary film “This Changes Everything”
Grist brings you a sneak peak at the forthcoming documentary based on Naomi Klein's book.
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Think birth control access doesn’t matter to the planet? Watch this
Watch the video above for our explanation of why reproductive rights matter to the planet -- featuring basic kitchen appliances!
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Could forests store more carbon as the climate warms?
New research suggests yes, but scientists are skeptical.
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Climate change is making prisons even hotter and more dangerous
As the climate heats up, so do unconstitutional (and sometimes deadly) conditions in overcrowded prisons.
