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What climate deniers get wrong on “politically motivated” science
Despite a bipartisan history, climate science continues to be scurrilously attacked by Republicans.
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Can I eat urban-grown produce without getting poisoned?
A reader wants to know whether fruit grown in public parks and city land ends up contaminated with all the crud in urban soil. Umbra's got the answer.
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Climate refugees are already finding asylum in Seattle
The Pacific Northwest is a refuge for people fleeing drought, deluge, and monster storms.
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How smart meters are helping California save water
Constant water monitoring can reveal leaky pipes and out people for abusing their sprinkler systems.
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California kids may not have to worry about pesticides at school anymore
Pesticide use near school zones isn't just an isolated health risk -- it's been an ongoing environmental justice issue across California.
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American teens have incredibly depressing beliefs about money
A new study from the Journal of Poverty suggests that teens might be reaching new heights of disillusionment.
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You probably missed this climate change promise hidden in Clinton’s speech
In an otherwise predictable speech, the Democratic front-runner said she would raise fees on fossil-fuel extraction and leasing.
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Watch this amazing stampede of 800 goats in California
It's goat season, everybody!
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The pope’s encyclical just leaked, and he’s seriously dissing climate deniers
The Vatican condemned the early release of document in which pontiff calls on people to change their lifestyles and energy consumption or face grave consequences.
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Here’s another reason why oil refineries (literally) suck
Oil refineries are the second biggest water user of non-ag businesses in drought-parched California.
