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Does the United Nations’ new global sustainability agenda mean anything for cities?
The U.N.'s new development goals are lofty and ambitious. The devil, as usual, is in the details of the metrics.
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The Democratic debates should put a big focus on climate change — here’s why
Activists are pushing to make climate a major topic in the Democratic primary debates, and that's a great idea for a number of reasons.
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Seals are dying en masse off California coast, thank god
Good riddance, seal pups! We're finally exterminating your least favorite mammal.
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Why is the National Black Chamber of Commerce fighting EPA’s new clean air rules?
A black business leader is accepting money from Big Oil and fighting against clean air.
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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.
