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Street artists trace against time — and sea-level rise
Here's the story of how a quirky art project morphed into a surprisingly powerful tool for rallying communities to fight climate change.
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This win against toxic couches will make you love seats
In the end, we got past the bogus babies-on-fire tales and got chemicals out of our sofas. What did it take?
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Another ship gets stuck in Antarctic ice, and it still doesn’t disprove global warming
The U.S. Coast Guard is on its way to rescue a ship that got stuck in ice while trying to rescue another ship that got stuck in ice. Why so much ice? A rescued scientist explains.
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Featured Friend: Robin N.
Each month, we showcase one of our beloved Friends with Benefits — folks who have donated to support our work. Want to take your relationship with Grist to the next level? Just donate any amount to join the fun. Robin N. “It started with the series of articles written by David Roberts on smart grids that featured […]
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In weather this cold, you can make snow out of boiling water
Temperatures of -42 degrees in Ontario meant one resident could make it snow by shooting a Super Soaker full of boiling water into the air.
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Why the Arctic is drunk right now
The jet stream is too inebriated to walk a straight line, bringing Arctic temperatures to the U.S.
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The dirt on the “Agent Orange” GMOs you’ve been hearing so much about
The USDA recently recommended the approval of herbicide-resistant, genetically engineered crops. Here's what you should know about the controversy.
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U.S. sailors say Fukushima radiation made them sick
A U.S. Navy ship that delivered aid to Japan after the big tsunami in 2011 sailed right into a plume of radioactive pollution. Now sick sailors are suing the nuclear plant owner.
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Check out these awesome 1916 suffragettes riding around on scooters
In 1916, if you were a progressive feminist, you rode a scooter.
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These bike turn signal gloves make you both safer and more rad
They’re pretty slick!
