Latest Articles
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Mutated fish have adapted to freakish amounts of toxic waste
Orange three-eyed fish are cool in The Simpsons, but less so in real life.
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The top 3 flaws with the State Dept.’s Keystone study
No. 1: The questionable assumption that tar-sands development is inevitable, based on the questionable assumption that oil prices will stay high.
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America’s natural gas system is super-leaky, and that’s bad news for the climate
The leaks are so egregious that it would actually be better for the climate to run buses on diesel than on natural gas, according to a new study.
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Solar is keeping California’s lights on as hydro dries up
The drought in California is causing rivers to shrivel and, with them, hydroelectric supplies. But never fear, solar power is here!
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Gallery exhibit lets you experience just how disgusting cities can smell
Did Dickensian London really smell like cold porridge and desperation? Now you can find out.
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Froggy went a courting: Rev. Billy’s climate protest heads to trial
It may have been more music number than riot, but last year's bank sing-in remains a target for New York prosecutors.
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Steal these flirting tips from animals
First, make sure you build a sandcastle with sand you carried in your mouth. You'll totally get laid.
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How we can make our cities greener and more equal at the same time
Investments in mass transit and green building codes not only reduce a city’s carbon footprint; they save money for the people who need it most.
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Ask Umbra: What should I get my sweetie for Valentine’s Day?
A reader wonders about eco-friendly jewelry. Umbra says go for the old gold.
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Your tea won’t taste so good after you read this
Labor abuses, dangerous pesticide practices, and other problems are widespread at 24 Tetley tea plantations in India.