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Here’s where you’re most likely to die from air pollution
A new NASA map of the planet lays out the depressing geographies of smog and premature death.
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EDF defends its controversial study of methane leaks from fracking wells
The Environmental Defense Fund has been slammed by other greens for a recent study that found some fracking wells weren't as bad for the climate as assumed. Here the group explains its approach.
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Republicans to the poor: Tighten your belts
In a symbolic move, the U.S. House votes to cut food stamps by $40 billion. Here's why it's still an epic 'screw you' to America's poor.
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Guerilla monster art makes every street into Sesame Street
Aiden Glynn is using fake teeth and eyeballs to make Toronto a little more magical.
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California wins right to clamp down on carbon from gasoline, diesel
A federal appeals court said the state can implement its Low Carbon Fuel Standard and require gasoline and diesel to have a lower carbon footprint. Enviros cheered.
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Storm that already hit Mexico turns into a hurricane, threatens to strike again
Meanwhile, a separate tropical storm might be headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast. So much for that quiet hurricane season we'd been having ...
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This tiny boat is the ultimate tiny living space
"What's more important than having a big house is having a space that makes me feel good," says the boat's captain.
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You just threw out a perfectly good gallon of milk because you think the “sell by” date means something
It doesn't. Try the smell test.
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How green is that new car you’re eyeing? This site is the easiest way to find out
Just plug in two cars, and RideNerd will tell you which rates better on metrics like fuel efficiency and climate friendliness.
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Bike-powered treehouse elevator is the world’s coolest way to climb a tree
Ethan Schlussler got tired of climbing up and down the 28 feet from his treehouse to the ground.
