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Why is Harvard buying vineyards in drought-ravaged California?
Harvard University's endowment fund bought 10,000 acres in the famed Paso Robles wine region.
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Enjoy it while it lasts — winter is moving north
A zippy new infographic shows how our winters are warming. Type in your city and find out whose secondhand seasons you'll have by 2100.
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The leaders of the next U.N. climate talks are already pessimistic
Two of the leading architects of a major U.N. agreement on climate are trying to soften expectations.
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These 3D-printed bricks could replace your AC — except you, Florida
3D-printed bricks that act like air conditioners -- cool new technology for the win!
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Score one for ALEC: West Virginia is first state to repeal a renewable energy standard
Other states are also moving to roll back renewable policies, much to the delight of the right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council.
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Should I run the bathroom fan while showering?
A reader wants to blow off some steam. Umbra says don't waste your energy.
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It’s not just climate change: Some GOP leaders disregard science on vaccines too
Chris Christie and Rand Paul have both pandered to anti-vaxxer parents. Here’s why.
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5 surprising electric car Meccas
Electric cars are about to blow up in these cities -- and none are on the coasts.
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Was 2014 really the hottest? Here’s why it doesn’t matter
Instead of getting stuck on annual heat records, we need to focus on the trend of global warming.
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Awesome news about U.S. clean energy
When you look at some of the hard numbers about how Americans are getting their energy, there's actually a lot to be excited about.