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What’s the greenest way to get drunk?
A reader wants to drink alcohol without hurting the environment. Umbra bears with him.
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Environmental justice works — and these folks show us how
Activists around the country are shaping public decisions -- and reshaping their communities for the better.
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Rumors of the death of the train station have been greatly exaggerated
Something there is that doesn't like a big, beautiful, high-ceilinged train lobby -- because we keep shuttering them. Occasionally, a city will push back.
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China’s coal addiction threatens the planet — but can it handle a natural gas revolution?
China's push to wean itself from coal has triggered a rush to develop alternative power sources. Here's a look at its natural gas boom.
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Hey, U.N.: Climate change and population are related
Scientific research increasingly affirms that the two issues are linked -- and in ways you might not expect.
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Al Gore is still trying to save us, one graph at a time
Watching the former veep host the 24 Hours of Reality event this week was like stepping into a time machine.
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Seaweed is healthy, delicious, and legal in all 50 states
"Meh" about seaweed? Not for long.
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California (finally) gives cyclists a little more room to ride
A new California law requires that drivers steer clear of cyclists by at least three feet. What took you so long, Cali?
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What’s the deal with this U.N. Climate Summit?
It might not be the sexiest event in New York next week, but it could help lay the groundwork for climate action down the line.
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Amazon’s cloud is about to get dirtier
The company's cloud computing services rely heavily on fossil fuels. A new billion-dollar data center isn't going to help that.
