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Go on — laugh at this ridiculous video of a black bear eating a kayak
A kayaker had a complete meltdown when a curious bear started messing with her boat.
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Dear Neutrogena: You can’t wipe away a drought
Neutrogena's social media campaign says we can save tons of water by using its wipes to wash our faces. Reality is messier than that.
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How much will the proposed global carbon emissions cuts actually limit warming?
According to a new model, the world's current carbon-cutting commitments may not be enough.
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Can we cope with climate change by genetically engineering … people?
Don't worry -- it's just a thought experiment. For now.
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Is it safe to cook with hot tap water?
A reader is eager to get a jump-start on his pasta by opening the hot-water tap -- but Umbra gives him a few heavy reasons to hold off.
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Check out the finalists of this biomimicry invention contest
In this competition based on biomimicry, new ideas for improving the food system draw inspiration from earthworms, ants, and mangrove trees.
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Shell has given up on Arctic Ocean drilling, but Big Oil still wants to get into the Arctic Refuge
The fight for Alaska's oil isn't over yet.
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What do Republicans think about clean energy?
A new poll finds some encouraging numbers suggesting that "climate-conscious conservative" is not a contradiction in terms.
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China’s climate action plan is pushing Brazil and other big developing countries to step up
Brazil is now the first major developing country to pledge absolute reductions in emissions -- and for that, you can thank China.
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Under realistic driving conditions, diesel cars emit a lot of extra pollution
Volkswagen isn't the only one with misleading emissions data.
