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The Climate Movement and the 2014 Elections
Here’s a thought: hundreds of local climate activists around the country running for federal, state and local offices in 2014, doing so in a connected way and with solutions to the climate crisis at the top of the list of issues they consistently talk about. Given the urgency of the crisis, this seems to me […]
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Pasta perfect: This Italian family grows heirloom grains
Italy is known for its pasta, but most flour in this country is homogenous and bleached. The Pedrini family grows heirloom grains through biodynamic farming.
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16 of your favorite things that climate change is totally screwing up
From surfing to the Tour de France to sweaters, here are 16 great things that global warming is going to ruin.
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Don’t expect that hybrid minivan any time soon
Toyota sells a hybrid minivan in Japan, but it has no plans to sell one in the U.S., and neither do any other automakers.
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Your iPhone uses more electricity than your fridge
A new report sheds light on the massive energy footprint of the global digital economy.
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Can climate science be rendered conservative-friendly?
Climate hawks have been criticized for failing to craft messages that appeal to conservatives. But is there any way to make the brutal logic of climate change congenial to modern-day American conservatism?
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Beautifully imagined maps show fictional cities and their transit systems
The imaginary metropolises on Ian Silva's imaginary islands have better public transit systems than most real cities.
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Stephen Colbert thinks we should frack children’s brains
Sure, fracking companies could impose gag orders on children, but that won't change their thoughts. We need to drill into their brains for that.
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This week in GIFs: Whining, deception, and downright stupidity
Oh lordy. BP throws a temper tantrum, Rush Limbaugh spews BS, and a 12-year-old got rich. Shoot me.
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Why your hybrid doesn’t get that promised mileage
Ford is making "goodwill" payments to owners of C-Max hybrids to atone for inflated mileage claims. Now EPA says it will revamp its rules on how mileage is measured.
