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The bright side of California’s drought: More solar power
Less rain means fewer clouds, fewer clouds means more sun, more sun means more solar power.
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How much does density really cut down on driving?
The correlation isn't as direct as you might think. But it still points to us needing much denser cities.
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Fish CSAs, herb truck farms, & rye-crusted sturgeon: Inside Vancouver’s food scene
Take a video tour of Saltwater City -- and meet Canadian foodies and fishermen.
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Another state bans agency from discussing climate change
The climate change language police just struck again in Wisconsin.
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Should climate scientists give up flying?
Climate scientists curtailing their air travel would only make a tiny dent in carbon emissions, but a new paper argues they should do it anyway.
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Exclusive: Ages and Ages’ ageless “I See More” Pickathon performance
Watch Portland-based pop-rockers, Ages and Ages, belt out their toe-tapping tune, "I See More," at last year's Pickathon.
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Making almonds the drought’s scapegoat? That’s nuts
California's water woes have sent waves of guilt through the ranks of almond-eaters, but the real trouble lies with our antiquated, crazy rules for distributing water.
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Why women shouldn’t be afraid of walkin’ after midnight
When we talk about sexual assault, we often talk about scary strangers and dangerous cities.
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L.A. just called. It says go find another dystopia.
Los Angeles has a new master plan that sets ambitious goals for a more sustainable urban future -- and puts the kibosh on grassy lawns.
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There’s an emerging right-wing divide on climate denial. Here’s what it means (and doesn’t)
Establishment Republicans are moving away from denialism, but they’re not about to start promoting climate solutions.
