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8 ideas for Ben & Jerry’s new vegan ice cream flavors
Now that the company has plans to start churning out dairyless ice cream, here are a few flavors we expect to find in the freezer aisle.
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Polar bears are now eating dolphins thanks to climate change
The polar bears are even saving frozen dolphin for later.
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You can’t blame immigrants for California’s drought
Xenophobes are trying to seize the drought to push their anti-immigration agenda, but their arguments fall flat.
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Haven’t heard Son Little yet? You’re welcome
Watch Son Little perform a stripped-down version of "Cross My Heart" at last year's Pickathon.
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Is grass-fed beef better in a drought?
How do you sort out the environmental impact of grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef in a drought? Umbra's got your back (and your flank).
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One mom’s fight to make Seattle’s most polluted neighborhood greener
DeVona Lahrman is leading a crusade to get kids more safe places to play outside in the heart of the city's industrial district.
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McKibben to Obama: You still have time to be a climate champion — but not much
In an open letter to President Obama, Bill McKibben argues that the White House should take strong steps to change the carbon game -- right now.
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California is sinking faster than ever, thanks to massive overpumping of water
Sinking is starting to destroy bridges, crack irrigation canals, and twist highways across the state.
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Your Netflix binges could soon be fueled by solar power, thanks to Amazon
Guilt-free "Orange is the New Black" marathons? Yes, please.
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America’s new poet laureate is the son of migrant farmworkers
Herrera's new designation comes at a time when immigration and farmworker rights are very much hot topics across the country.