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Why guerrilla gardening won’t turn the world into “Blade Runner” hell
A recent New York Times op-ed painted urban gardeners as a selfish breed greening the world in the human interest. That's right -- and here's why it's a good thing.
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Video solves the asparagus/smelly-pee mystery for good
Biochemist Shirley Corriher explains why not everyone gets to enjoy the stank of asparagus in their urine.
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EPA abandons investigation into fracking pollution
A draft 2011 study by EPA blamed frackers for groundwater contamination in Wyoming. But EPA is now dropping the research, to the industry's delight.
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Beware — this sheep-eating plant is about to bloom
In the wild, Puya chilensis uses its spines to trap sheep, which then fertilize the plant as they rot. In captivity, it is perfectly safe, say horticulturists who are definitely humans and not plants in disguise.
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Indonesia to seed clouds, try to put out huge plantation fires
The palm-oil industry has set Indonesian forests ablaze, causing horrendous air pollution. Indonesia is trying to trigger rain to douse the flames.
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“Fearless Summer” movement launches months of intense climate protest
The Fearless Summer is planning a carnival of non-stop summer protest and direct action against dirty energy.
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This app helps you pat yourself on the back for helping the environment
Handprinter lets you measure your "carbon handprint," the net amount of good you do for the planet.
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Chipotle is now the first restaurant to label GMOs in its food
Chipotle is voluntarily identifying GMOs in its menu items (only on its website, not in stores) -- making it the first restaurant chain in the country to do so.
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You know you want to watch a farm parody of the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme song
The Peterson Farm Bros give you a "Fresh Breath of Farm Air" in this take on '90s-era Will Smith.
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Oh beehive: This pollinator porn will make you fall in love with bees
This could be the most lavishly filmed insect flick ever. It may also break your heart.
