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Louis C.K. admits his generation is the worst
Louie comes face-to-face with a Young Person who -- surprise, surprise! -- hates baby boomers because of the mess they've left for everyone.
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Emma Thompson wrote an Oscar-worthy open letter to save the Arctic
Like everything Emma Thompson touches, the letter will leave you either laugh-crying or slow-clapping.
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Who should profit from solar energy?
More and more utilities are competing for solar power dollars -- but what will that mean for smaller companies and consumers?
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New rules cutting farm emissions are kind of a big deal
The Department of Agriculture's new voluntary plan to cut U.S. carbon emissions shouldn't cause a ruckus -- and that just might make it work.
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Finally, a climate change game you’d actually want to play
Climate change is not a game -- but this game is way more fun than just wringing your hands about it.
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Of course YouTube started with a silly video about elephants
Ten years ago, the internet was forever changed. It's been pretty much all downhill since.
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Are marijuana regulations weeding out family farmers?
As marijuana becomes a legitimate business, safety regulations and bureaucracy could make life tough for small "craft" growers.
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Should I kill my weeds by peeing on them?
A reader wonders if urine will get rid of unwanted weeds. Umbra says, sadly, it's piss poor.
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Should climate hawks push Elizabeth Warren to run for president?
Warren aggressively opposes Keystone XL, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and corporate power. That’s quite a contrast with Clinton’s views.
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This is exactly why we need more women in tech
Who run the world? Girls ... who make reproductive healthcare video games.
