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How to turn a boring old book into a stash box
On the fourth day of DIY Christmas, keep prying eyes away with this secret box camouflaged as a book.
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Can I justify a fake Christmas tree?
A reader wants the greenest artificial Christmas tree possible. Umbra gets real.
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Reducing food waste takes more than finishing your plate
Wasting less where food is produced is not only good for the planet, but it also helps reduce poverty -- the best way to get at hunger.
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Weak deal at Lima climate talks disappoints climate hawks
The U.N. climate summit kicked off with optimism, but fizzled out at the end as countries punted decisions on hot-button topics.
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How to make your true love an adorable jewelry stand
On the third day of DIY Christmas, you will be delighted by this custom knick-knack stand.
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Delicious recipes to beet your winter blues
The many ways to get through an overload of beets, starting with this bright salad.
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How to make your true love a sweet succulent terrarium
On the second day of DIY Christmas, check out this dinosaur-shaped succulent planter.
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California communities fight back against crude by rail
When Ed Ruszel discovered the prospect of a 25-fold increase in the amount of crude-by-rail, he and his community in Benicia started speaking up.
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How to set aside your anxieties and join the Black Lives Matter movement
You want to show your support, but you don’t know how to do it. Here are a few ideas from those who have made the leap.
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Millions of crabs swarm Australia for a giant beach party
But climate change could disrupt their spectacular annual migration.
