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President Obama is beginning to make climate-hawk noises
In a new interview with The Economist, the president sounds more engaged with the climate issue -- and more dismissive of denialism -- than we've come to expect.
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Why R.E.M. made the most politically important album of all time
I thought that I heard you laughing, but here's why you should take that bold claim seriously.
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Ask Umbra: Will Teflon pans poison my food?
To stick or non to stick. That is the question. Umbra says 'tis nobler to stick.
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Can the Motor City sell America on the Model T of bicycles?
Detroit Bikes aims to mass-produce simple, light, relatively affordable commuter bicycles -- but you'd better be happy with black.
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What to do with an overload of garlic scapes
Whip those garlic scapes into shape -- but make sure you save some for sautéeing, deep-fying, topping pizzas, and more.
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Lobbyists bidding to block government regs set sights on secretive White House office
When lobbyists fail to derail regulations proposed by federal agencies, they often find a receptive ear within the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
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The U.S. could supply all of California with water if we fixed our leaky pipes
Drought-ridden Los Angeles made headlines when an old pipe burst, leaking 20 million gallons of water. But it turns out the whole U.S. is long overdue for a water infrastructure upgrade.
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New Orleans school won’t be built atop a toxic dump — for now
A small alumni group from the floundering Walter L. Cohen High School has beaten back a proposal to relocate to a former landfill.
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Straussed out? Listen to wind turbine version of Blue Danube
Siemens commissioned the windy version of Blue Danube Waltz to celebrate its 448-turbine wind farm.
