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Ask Umbra: What’s the best way to get my local veggies?
A reader wonders about those produce-in-a-box services. Umbra delivers the goods.
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Why we talk about the Kochs
Are we all too focused on Charles and David Koch? Not by a long shot.
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Is oil money turning the NRA against hunters?
Two new reports examine how America's "No. 1 hunter's organization" takes oil money and lobbies for anti-conservationist policies most hunters oppose.
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Oil train derails in Virginia, explodes, pollutes river
Meanwhile, the U.S. government still hasn't forced the railroad industry to get rid of the most dangerous, puncture-prone railcars.
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Arizona’s enormous solar plant is up and running
The project, located outside Phoenix, can provide 290 MW of electricity, or enough juice for 230,000 homes.
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Why is Alaska fighting the cleanup of Chesapeake Bay?
Conservative-led states that are nowhere near the bay are fighting the EPA's plan to clean it up.
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Google’s self-driving cars treat cyclists better than real drivers do
One Reddit user said it best: "Alternative to self-driving cars: Teach the world how to drive like the Dutch do. They actually look out for cyclists."
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Las Vegas’ binge drinking days are over. Can it survive the hangover?
Never mind those fountains, Sin City has gotten serious about water conservation. But with an ongoing drought and the looming threat of climate change, it will have to do a lot more.
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Pornhub is giving America wood … through its reforestation campaign
For every 100 videos watched, Pornhub will plant a tree. This ends soon, so get watchin'! IT'S FOR NATURE.
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New certification tells you which restaurants give extra food to those in need
Food Recovery Certified tells you if your favorite lunch spot donates its unsold leftovers to the hungry. Every food biz should get on board!
