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Scientists confirm that Americans suck at not wasting food
Thankfully, nearly 90 percent of the survey's respondents were interested in reducing food waste at home.
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Remember that bulldozed rainforest? We have pretty good news!
A patch of Indonesian rainforest was cut down for palm-oil production. The company involved just announced a moratorium on all forest clearance.
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The U.N. surprises everyone with a breakthrough deal to slow deforestation
It’s not often that happy, unexpected news emerges from climate negotiations, but that’s exactly what happened at a recent meeting in Germany.
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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.