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California has a real water market — but it’s not exactly liquid
Farmers are buying and selling water up and down the Golden State, and that helps cut waste. If we streamlined and modernized the system, it could do even more.
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Are the leftovers from home remodeling trash or treasure?
A reader wonders what to do with '80s home decor. Umbra spreads the salvage love.
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SeaWorld Barbie quits her job
Barbie and Jane Goodall can agree on one thing: SeaWorld is the worst.
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Climate change could drive 1-in-6 species to extinction
Cranking up the planetary heat is going to ratchet down the planet’s biodiversity.
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6 things we learned about ourselves from “The Avengers: Age of Ultron”
The Avengers" is the greenest superhero movie you'll see this year (and not just because of The Hulk).
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Elon Musk unveils fancy new Tesla battery — ’cause existing batteries “suck”
The billionaire inventor and entrepreneur wants to bring solar power to the masses.
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Nightmare school district serves students old-ass meat
The six-year-old pork roast could've served a term on the Senate. Grossed out yet?
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What’s the greenest megacity? Hint: Not NYC
A look at megacity "metabolism" reveals how many resources these urban hubs devour and which ones could use a diet.
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5 reasons there might be hope for Baltimore after all
This big-hearted city is showing the world that it may be down, but it's sure not out.
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In Baltimore and Cleveland, a unique approach to reviving the inner city
These cities are building businesses around "anchor institutions" like hospitals and universities -- and providing much-needed jobs for local residents.
