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Florida citrus growers binge on pesticides, endangering bees
Florida farmers are dousing their groves with chemicals in a desperate bid to save them from citrus greening disease. But the approach is killing the state's bees.
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Featured Friend: Chris Paine
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. Chris Paine “I support Grist because environmental reporting just may prove to be as important as sports or […]
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This cool photo shows a swarm of butterflies drinking a turtle’s tears
It sounds like the theme of a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper, but it's something that happens in real life in the Amazon.
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Lawmakers seek answers after oil gushes during Colorado floods
As Colorado oil officials continue to tally the toxic toll of flooded fracking facilities -- more than 60,000 gallons and counting -- two congressmembers are calling for a hearing.
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Wendell Berry and Bill Moyers to Talk Coal, Climate This Week on PBS
Beginning October 4, PBS will air a special conversation between two of the people I admire most in the world – Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry, and journalist Bill Moyers. Among many other topics, these two giants of American culture will discuss issues very close to my heart: coal, climate change, and the future […]
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Going into pandacam withdrawal? We can help
The government shutdown means no more panda baby for you desk jockeys. Here's something to watch instead.
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Frackers are chewing up Pennsylvania’s forests
Oil and gas drillers are carving the state's woodlands into smaller chunks -- and that's bad news for wildlife.
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Your old CDs could help purify water
Let’s be real: You’re not burning any mixes, sport. You’re never going to use those CDs again.
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Here’s what the world’s coolest cathedral will look like when it’s finally, finally finished
This is just a guess at what Antoni Gaudi intended Sagrada Familia to look like, but one way or another, it'll be nice to have it done.
