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Ask Umbra: What should I do with used tissues, old mixtapes, and rage against the greens?
Readers wonder how best to dispose of snotty tissues and outdated casettes -- and whether breathing contributes to global warming. Umbra keeps a cool head.
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Here’s a killer video that explains climate change with Tetris
If you’re having a hard time wrapping your head around climate change -- or need a way to break it down for your nephew -- take three minutes for this video.
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Go on, steal a bike — the San Francisco police dare you
The cops are using bait bikes with built-in trackers -- but will that catch serial bike thieves or opportunistic poor people?
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Vermont will label genetically engineered food
The state's rule -- the first in the nation -- faces likely challenges in court, and could be overridden by a federal law.
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Tired of milking your cow? There’s a robot for that
Milking robots could be the next big thing in dairy.
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Pony up, frackers: Texas family wins $3 million in contamination lawsuit
This is reportedly the first case in which a jury has awarded compensation for fracking-related pollution and health problems.
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Sword & Plough upcycles military fabric into sleek bags
The company hires veterans to turn old military fabric into nature-toned bags.
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How to use the Bible to save the planet
Aronofsky's "Noah" embraces a brand of faith-based environmentalism that's increasingly popular with young religious believers.
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Forget Ferrari: The hot rides for sports stars are fuel-efficient
The NYT says ballas are increasingly opting for eco-friendly rides. What’s next, trading Dom for kombucha?!
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Wyoming doesn’t want its kids to learn about climate change
It's the first state to reject new national science education standards. And it just so happens to be the biggest coal-producing state.
