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Protest too much? 2014 was a big year for rabblerousing
From Keystone to Ferguson, the climate march to New York's fracking ban, here are the highs and lows of a pivotal year for the planet.
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Obama blows a chance to crack down on coal
With weak rules for coal ash, Obama has rewarded his enemies, screwed over his friends, and squandered an opportunity to move toward clean energy.
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Could flooding finally wake Americans up to the climate crisis?
Several big U.S. cities could be seeing 30 days of flooding a year by 2020, a new study says.
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This was an epic year for droughts, floods, and extreme weather
Extreme heat, record-breaking floods, and a terrifying tornado in oil country -- all in all, a year we can't afford to forget.
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From Trump to Hobby Lobby, the worst anti-science stories of 2014
A catalogue of shame.
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This is the kind of climate bill Congress should pass (but won’t)
Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Brian Schatz are pushing legislation to charge polluters for CO2 emissions and redistribute the revenue to the public.
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Watching kids react to DIY gifts is hilarious
Find out how unsuspecting children really feel about more heartfelt, useful presents.
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How to skip the gift wrap and enjoy the present instead
On the 11th day of DIY Christmas, I dispensed with material good altogether and had a really fun time.
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Help! My neighbor is gassing me out with her dryer sheets!
A reader wonders how to convince her neighbor to stop using toxic dryer sheets. Umbra suggests stopping by and shooting the sea breeze.
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Eat less. Get healthy. Feed the world.
Whether you end up changing the world or just your own health, eating less is a great idea.
