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What’s the safest way to take my baby on the bus?
A reader wants to take his baby on public transit. Umbra has some railly great advice.
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Why I refuse to be a woman afraid of walking alone at night
Women shouldn't just be safe in the city; they should feel safe.
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India and U.S. agree on some energy deals — but no emission cuts
The two countries will work together to expand nuclear and solar power, but they aren’t saying anything about curbing coal or CO2.
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Here’s an excellent analogy about climate change and developing countries
What if you showed up late to a dinner party, missed the food, and then got stuck doing the dishes?
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Obama to protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The president is picking a big fight with oil-lovin' Republicans, and the green community is delighted.
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Didn’t think red cabbage could be exciting? Think again
Make the most out of your red cabbage with a vibrant, addictive salad -- plus a million other ways to love cabbage more.
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Climate and population are linked — but maybe not the way you thought
No, this isn't about blaming people with large families in developing countries -- or blaming anyone at all.
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Tom Steyer is not running for Senate, and that’s a good thing
Now the billionaire climate activist can focus on electing other climate hawks and fighting fossil-fueled disinformation campaigns.
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Texas takes civil rights challenge all the way to the Supreme Court
The legal dispute revolves around fair housing policies, but it could undermine a key tenet of environmental justice law.
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Forget aliens — these NASA drones track methane
The space agency is adapting technology used to test for life on Mars to help preserve it here on Earth.