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We can provide power to everyone without a huge leap in emissions, study finds

The world’s poorest people use so little energy at the moment that initially, upon being connected to the grid, they will not add much to the climate crisis.

John Light Technology

Faith and fears in Wendell Berry’s Kentucky

What it’s like to drink bourbon with one of America’s most respected writers -- and to meet the farming community that surrounds him.

Darby Minow Smith Culture

Is there hope for West Virginia as it moves away from coal?

Not as much as we might like, because next the state will fixate on fracking for natural gas, as West Virginia native Jeff Young explains.

David Roberts Technology

Instead of trying to feed the world, we should be ending poverty

Relieving poverty is the single most important step we could take toward reducing hunger -- and way more effective than boosting crop yields.

Nathanael Johnson Politics

What’s the best solar charger for my cellphone?

A reader needs a better solar charger, and he's buying on a budget. Umbra plugs him in.

Ask Umbra® Technology

The best recipes for your endless supply of butternut squash

Butternut squash doesn't have to be dressed with warm spices and sage -- here's how to stay excited about our favorite winter squash, starting with a bright salad recipe.

Alexandra Stafford Culture

The Anthropocene is here, whether geologists make it official or not

Humans rule the world, for worse or for worse.

Sam Bliss Climate & Energy

We could talk about the environmental impact of toast, or we could not hate life

For the love of gluten: Leave toast alone.

Eve Andrews Culture

So long, Soylent. World remembers that eating rules

Its popularity may be waning as folks try to offload the stuff on Craigslist. No powdery tears were cried for the bland meal replacement.

Madeleine Thomas Food

Now your smartphone can be fair trade, too

This new startup wants to sell you a conflict-minerals-free cellphone.

Liz Core Technology

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