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Here’s a shorebird’s-eye view of the Galveston oil spill
No cooing with disinterested horror over aerial shots of rainbow slicks over water this time -- pull on a pair of waders and slosh through the muck at sea level.
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Why do we work so hard? Cadillac and Ford have very different answers
Cadillac thinks we work hard because we want more stuff. Ford turns its back on that version of America.
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Why is New York’s Citi Bike losing tons of money?
In debt and on the ropes, New York City's flagship bikesharing program struggles to keep forging ahead.
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Samuel L. Jackson thinks going vegan will make him live forever
It's healthier than a Royale with cheese, anyway.
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The Double O bike light is less dirty than it sounds, but still cool
It won't get you even one O. But it does snap easily onto your bike with a magnetic holder, and slide onto your U-lock for storage.
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Why we can’t seem to stop oil-filled rail cars from going boom
Oil-bearing trains keep exploding -- yet the regulatory structure that's supposed to keep the rails safe isn't able to do much.
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Mexican gangs learn that lime pays (also crime)
Another day, another ring of organized criminals making the transition from eight balls to tasty treats!
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Join Grist and SXSW ECO for a Big Idea fest (and free drinks!) in Seattle
We’re teaming up with the the smart kids from Austin to shape the upcoming South By Southwest Eco event. Join us!
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NYC wants to turn an old train track into a park with ziplines and ping pong
Friends of the QueensWay says the park would boost local business, improve the quality of life, and connect different cultures. With a zipline.
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Congress successfully took the wind out of wind energy’s sails last year
Just 1 gigawatt of new wind energy capacity was installed in the U.S. last year -- down from 13 gigawatts the year before. Thanks, Congress!
