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Martin O’Malley, long-shot presidential hopeful, is a real climate hawk
In an interview with Grist, the outgoing Maryland governor talks about how to make progress on climate change.
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“We want democracy, but we don’t have the theory or skill to do it”
Filmmaker-author Astra Taylor talks about Occupy, debt relief, why the environmental movement needs organization more than scale, and the nature of democratic change.
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Why ants are NYC’s unsung heroes
A recent survey of the ants of New York turned up a surprising number of different species!
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A college isn’t green if it’s not safe for women
A student’s open letter to Vassar’s administration, which revealed an utter mishandling of her rape, caught one alumna off guard.
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This massive retirement home would grow its own food
The proposal for this beautiful building has us drooling over its emphasis on fresh food and community, and it isn't even built yet.
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A million trees grow in Brooklyn
Well, Brooklyn and the other four bouroughs -- thanks to a 10-year campaign to green up the city's parks and streets.
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Support nonprofit journalism and my beard
I don't do this very often, but I'm going to ask you, my loyal readers, for money.
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Whales start pulling their own weight, save us for a change
Tar-sands pipeline construction in Canada was halted over concerns about the habitat of endangered beluga whales.
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Will fake snow on my Christmas tree land me on the naughty list?
A reader asks about faux snow. Umbra says only the sheep should be flocking.
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The last holdout among big palm oil businesses joins no-deforestation pledge
That means 96 percent of global palm oil production is now committed to better practices. Next step: making sure the promises are kept.
