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Pissed-off French bakers tell Kanye West how croissants work
Clearly West had never heard of the Slow Food movement.
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It’s time for civil rights and environmental activists to join hands
At the recent rally commemorating the 1963 March on Washington, little was said about the connections between the well-being of people and protecting the planet. That should change.
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Vanishing ocean smell could also mean fewer clouds
As oceans become acidic, they produce less of that ocean scent, which contains compounds that help clouds form. And that means more sunlight and more global warming.
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This is the most polite deer we’ve ever seen
This little deer, found at the Todai-ji temple in Nara, Japan, has impeccable manners. And the American tourists aren’t comporting themselves too badly either! It’s amazing to see semi-wild animals that are so well-bred.
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Carbon targets, carbon taxes, and the search for Archimedes’ lever
There's no perfect solution to the climate problem, no one policy that will move the world. It's going to be a long, ugly slog. It's healthier just to accept that.
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Beer vs. oil: Beer wins
A Michigan microbrewery has defeated an oil company, proving that there is some good left in the world.
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Rotting fish smelled so bad, it knocked two fishers unconscious
This is worse than Drakkar Noir. Worse than Axe body spray. This is "sewer gas," and it can kill you.
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Maryland chickens out on farm pollution rule
Just as the state was about to clamp down on farmers who coat their crops with chicken manure, officials cave to the poultry industry.
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9 scary facts about the Yosemite fire
Just another wildfire? Nope. This one's different. Here's why.
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Nike built a store in China out of trash
DVDs turned into foldable ceiling panels, water bottles turned into tension cables, and cans turned into metal joints.
