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Scientists dig up a new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Another day, another miracle drug found in the dirt.
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Clean energy rebounds big time in 2014
China continues to lead the world in green investment.
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South Korea now has the world’s second largest cap-and-trade market
And the U.S. lags further and further behind ...
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The U.S. and India keep pushing toward a climate deal
John Kerry just visited India to lay the groundwork for an agreement ahead of Obama’s trip to the country later this month.
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Change 100 businesses, and the world’s food system will change with them
Collaborating with business may not be as satisfying as waving a revolutionary banner, but it gets results.
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Can I just dump old beauty products down the drain?
Oh, what to do with all those old shampoos? Umbra knows, and soon you shall too.
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This 14-year-old will fix the planet before she graduates
Maya Penn is an eco-fashion designer, children’s book author, artist, animator, coder, public speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and environmentalist. So, you know, don't feel bad about your life or anything.
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Hateful little cannibal squirrels could help California drought
Belding’s squirrels, long considered a pest, may actually be helping California’s water woes.
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Carrots get a makeover with these awesome recipes
Carrots deserve more than their perennial role as a crudité. Here's how to store, prep, and serve this overlooked root -- and how to make the best broth you've had this season.
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How much fracking is happening in the Gulf of Mexico?
A new lawsuit is trying to force the feds to release that info. And another suit seeks info on which toxic chemicals are used by frackers.
