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2 cool maps that show how wind power is poised to go big — really big
The U.S. Department of Energy has published two new maps that put that our wind-powered future in concrete terms.
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5 ways to tackle the mess that bees are in
You can spray 'em, breed 'em, even genetically engineer 'em. But the best way to fight bee mites might be to change the whole system.
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Can the “whitest city in America” deliver green living for all?
Portland, Ore., has set out to bridge the "green divide," bringing environmental justice to poor communities and communities of color.
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You can’t talk about the future of the Democratic Party without talking about climate change
A recent N.Y. Times article paints Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D) as a pragmatist fighting off a challenge from his left, but it misses the mark by ignoring his progressive leadership on climate change.
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Surprise — teens are having sex. How can we make it safer?
Teen sex is not a big deal as long it's done safely -- which is where, sadly, we start to run into trouble.
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In which I feed my children “land shrimp”
Crickets make a great sustainable protein source. But there are still some problems with the yum factor -- we lack a culinary tradition for bugs.
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What happens if I flush leftover drugs down the toilet?
A reader wonders about the best way to dispose of unneeded medicine. Umbra plumbs for answers.
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The Navy gears up for huge war games in Alaska — wildlife and environment be damned
As climate change melts Arctic ice, the military is increasingly focused on the far north. That's bad news for ecosystems and native people.
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Go diving for sea urchins with a hilarious 73-year-old
This video explores San Diego's awesome food scene.
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Is Tomorrowland the most dystopian movie of 2015?
Hype around Tomorrowland has focused on the film’s optimism -- look at this happy, perfect future we could have! It's not that simple.
