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In the battle of almonds vs. salmon, everyone is a loser
A state law in California requires that in dry times, surfacewater be diverted to save salmon habitats. Almond farmers are not really into that.
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How a weirdo city became just like everywhere else
Asheville, N.C., was once the freak capital of the U.S. Panhandling gutter punks were pushed out for pomeranians in handbags.
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14 for ’14: The most popular Grist stories this year
Grist's most popular stories, captured in a hoary list. Enjoy!
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Watch the year’s biggest climate stories in 2 minutes
A year of extreme weather, climate denial, and some hope.
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How do I fend off freezer burn without using plastic?
A reader says she can't keep it out -- heaven knows she's tried. Umbra says the cold never bothered those berries anyway.
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What to do with all those sweet potatoes — no marshmallows necessary
Here are a couple dozen recipes to get you through an excess of sweet potatoes without an excess of sweet, from savory fritters to soups.
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The climate in 2015: Everything’s coming together while everything falls apart
The planet’s changing climate demands that we summon the energy to leave behind the Age of Fossil Fuel (and maybe some of the Age of Capitalism as well).
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How to use up your holiday cookie surplus by baking a pie
I tried turning leftover cookies into a pie. Here's what happened next. (Spoiler: I ate it)
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Christmas is over — it’s time to throw your tree to the goats
A Christmas tree recycling program in California is feeding pines to goats to prevent brush fires in landfills.
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What’s in a name? These farmers know
Blazing Pitchforks Ranch, Fruit Loop Acres, Second Cloud On The Left Farm — these spreads have the most fantastic names.
