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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.

John Upton Climate & Energy

“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.

Susie Cagle Politics

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.

Jess Zimmerman Technology

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.

Holly Richmond Food

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.

Holly Richmond Food

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.

Richard Schiffman Culture

Junk food science: What kids see on TV can hurt them

The American Medical Association calls for a ban on marketing “energy drinks” to youngsters. Maybe Ronald McDonald should get the axe next.

Tom Laskawy Technology

Foreground: Maine Governor Paul R. LePage

Maine guv freaks out after local media report on his corrupt environment chief

Pissed-off Maine Gov. Paul LePage refuses to speak to newspapers that investigated his environment chief's corporate ties. That'll definitely help his public image.

Claire Thompson Climate & Energy

Rampaging pig virus may raise pork prices

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is spreading throughout farms in the U.S. Not only does it sound disgusting; it is disgusting.

John Upton Food

Republicans “apoplectic” as farm bill fails in the House

The U.S. House of Representatives just voted down its own version of the farm bill.

Nathanael Johnson Food

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