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Agave, the plant that gets you drunk off tequila, could also help drought-proof our food system
Scientists want to teach other plants to be as water-thrifty as the nifty agave plant.
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The South still doesn’t have any wind farms — but that’s about to change
The Southeastern U.S. lags the rest of the country on renewables, but a new wind project in North Carolina could be a sign of changing times.
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Is it OK to buy plastic water bottles for emergencies?
A reader wants to know: Are big plastic jugs of bottled water really the best way to go? Umbra finds out.
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We’re asking the tough questions on meat
Sit back, relax, and put on your meat glasses: We're about to take a deep dive into the most controversial food group.
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NYC is looking to buy a whole lot of clean energy
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to power all city government operations with renewables within 10 years.
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Here’s why you should pickle your extra zucchini
Put that cucumber down. Here's the vegetable you should be pickling, plus ideas for using up the rest of your market haul.
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This snail-eating fish was named after the Obamas
Meet Teleogramma obamaorum -- and other species named after the president.
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Gloomy alleyways are getting a much-needed makeover
Seattle activists are turning dingy alleys into cool hangouts.
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This cleantech expert lays down the facts on solar and natural gas
Jessika Trancik wants to speed up the development of clean energy technologies
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Climate change is a security threat. Make it a foreign policy priority
The Department of Defense agrees—so why aren't foreign policy officials on board yet?
