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Study: Trees save at least a life a year in each of 10 major U.S. cities
Urban trees suck up soot and other kinds of fine particulate pollution, and that helps keep us healthy and alive, researchers find.
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Ultimate bike cupholder can carry a gallon of beer
The Growler City Bicycle has a gallon-sized beer holder built right into the frame.
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This slightly horrifying frog that grows babies in its mouth is probably extinct
Darwin found something really creepy while exploring Chile and Argentina. And now it's probably gone forever.
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China warns it will execute serious polluters
The country is cracking down on polluters whose activities harm or kill others, and it's willing to impose the harshest possible penalty.
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This greenhouse is made out of sugar to taunt you
Oh, just TRY to eat it. You can't.
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[Infographic] Debunking the Economic and National Security Myths Around Keystone XL Pipeline
Today, billionaire clean energy philanthropist Tom Steyer held a press conference to debunk the myths that the Keystone XL pipeline will lead to major economic growth and national security. Keystone is an “export pipeline” that would transport toxic tar sands from Alberta down to a tax-free zone in Texas and out to foreign markets. In other words, the EU, […]
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Buzzkill: Huge bee die-off in Oregon parking lot blamed on insecticide spraying
An estimated 25,000 bumblebees were killed in a Target parking lot after landscapers sprayed blooming trees with insecticide. Happy Pollinator Week!
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Dolphin dies after idiots make it pose for too many photos
If a dolphin is injured, you'd think the correct response would be "Let's get it help," NOT "Let's put this on Instagram," right?
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Can a music festival be sustainable? Pickathon is finding out
A little music festival in Oregon has ditched single-use plates and cups, put up solar panels, and encouraged its audience to come by bus and bike. Can a giant party in the woods get greener, make enough money to survive, and stay fun?
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Ugly by law: Check out how parking requirements shape our cities
Here's a photo essay on how off-street parking minimums shape our neighborhoods and architecture.
