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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.
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How secret right-wing donors funneled $125 million to groups opposing climate action
Anonymous conservatives poured money into Donors Trust, and Donors Trust in turn poured it into groups that oppose CO2 regulations and clean energy.
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Your drawer of old phones is bad for the environment
A new study looks at why stashing phones is a big environmental problem, and the solutions for disposing them responsibly.
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Time to awaken your primal desire to hang out with a puffin
The internet has restored puffin-joy (the purest form of joy) to my life and yours!
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Soda ads with health warnings? That’s about to be a real thing
San Francisco voters turned down a tax, but its legislators have now required prominent warnings on all sugary-beverage marketing.
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10 things you want to know about human nature if you’re fighting climate change
Here's wisdom gleaned from interviews with dozens of experts in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, economics, and political science.
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Pittsburgh screwed its residents by hiring a private water manager
A lawsuit against the company that manages Pittsburgh's water -- and that has cut residents off based on erroneous bills -- shows the downside of privatization.
