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Why Seattle still has a huge garbage problem
The city says it wants to get to "zero waste," but residents apparently have a hard time with change.
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How much does the world spend to subsidize fossil fuels? The IMF wants to know
Watch our video to find out how many. Hint: It's in the trillions.
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Climate-hawk senator is “very disappointed” in Obama on Arctic drilling
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse tells Grist what he thinks of the president's climate record. Plus: commentary on Hillary Clinton and the pope.
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Subaru’s new sustainability pledge is pretty weak. Here’s why
Why is a well-managed car company ignoring climate change in favor of outdated marketing?
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Think climate change will be good for plants? Think again
Climate change could mean shorter growing seasons and less nutrients for plants.
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Drought forces cuts to some of California’s oldest water rights
In a step it hasn't taken since the 1970s, the state water board tells key rights holders, including municipalities and water districts, to draw less H2O.
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In which we talk “Jurassic World,” GMOs, and bad science
The newest "Jurassic Park" movie has has genetically modified monsters, hot dino-wranglers, and a brain the size of a walnut.
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Take that, Trans-Pacific Partnership! Enviros celebrate as Obama’s trade agenda takes a blow
The shadowy trade deal hit a huge roadblock as Democrats in the House blocked “fast track” trade promotion authority.
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The pope’s encyclical now has an epic movie trailer
Does the Holy Father box with Jesus to save the planet? Is the pope Catholic?
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Organic farmers: Whole Foods is an unfair grader
Like many certification systems, the Whole Foods ratings have some downsides, and some farmers say the system is costly and flawed.
