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How scientists are using drones to fight the next big oil spill
Drones and sensors deployed off the Florida coast will help predict the impact of the next Deepwater Horizon, if there has to be a next one.
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When it comes to climate change, this artist lets the trees do the talking
Chicago’s newest urban renewal project will let people watch the slow-motion calamity of climate change -- by way of tree blossoms.
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Something Better than Coal in Your Stocking?
Legend says that naughty kids get a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking, so do nice kids get clean energy in theirs, at least metaphorically speaking? It all depends on who plays Santa Claus with your investments or in your nation’s capital. In Pakistan, the government recently announced plans to build a 2200 megawatt […]
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Fancy espresso machines are leaching lead into your coffee
Super-strong cleaning agents react with coffee machine parts and release lead into espresso. Yum!
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Climate change will ruin Christmas by threatening Christmas trees
This year was so bad for Christmas tree growers, what with heat waves and flash floods and whatnot, that a bunch of them have decided that they're not going to plant new crops.
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2,000 mice parachute into Guam to kill snake invaders
The Air Force is sending in the mice.
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This nifty accessory turns your bike into a minibar
Prepare to sweep your bike date off his or her feet!
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Another reason to worry about methane: It’s leaking out of the Arctic Ocean hella fast
Methane, the most potent greenhouse gas, is being released from sub-sea permafrost much more rapidly than previously estimated, according to new research.
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An eagle stole a video camera and made this cinematic masterpiece
Best Picture 2014 or I’m not Roger Ebert.
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Who needs Black Friday? Join Grist for #GivingTuesday
Drop off groceries at your local food bank, teach your neighbors how to tune up their bikes, and maybe, just maybe, support your favorite nonprofit green news source.
