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Certified bat pick-up artist can’t find lady bats after looking for six whole years
“There have to be females. It’s just that we can’t find them, and it’s very embarrassing.”
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Watch what happens when this toddler figures out his food is animals
We're not saying you should stop eating animals. We're just saying that if you don't, this 2-year-old may be more ethically conscious than you.
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Bike-part vending machines can rescue you from an unexpected breakdown
In NYC, a network of bike vending machines will provide round-the-clock access to tubes, patch kits, and other sundry bike necessities.
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Your mud-soaked festival tent could become beautiful gift wrap
A brave company called Wrag Wrap is going to raid that pile of broken-down tents and transform the gleanings into reusable gift wrap.
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British Columbia opposes big tar-sands pipeline
The province told the Canadian government that the proposed Northern Gateway project poses too many environmental risks and has too few safeguards.
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Ask Umbra: Can I pee in my compost pile?
When a reader frets about "going" outdoors, Umbra relieves the anxiety.
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Breaking the grass ceiling: On U.S. farms, women are taking the reins
Drawn by a desire to feed the world, build community, and find a meaningful life, more and more women are cultivating careers in farming.
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Farmers fatales: Here are the women who grow your food [SLIDESHOW]
Female farmers are as colorful as the crops they raise. These pictures will give you a taste of who they are and what they grow.
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Corporate sustainability is not sustainable
Green initiatives are ubiquitous at companies like IBM, Walmart, and Walt Disney. But corporations aren't meaningfully addressing the primary barrier to sustainability, climate change.
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Featured Friend: Samara B.
Each month, we showcase one of our beloved Friends with Benefits — folks who have donated to support our work. Want to take your relationship with Grist to the next level? Just donate any amount to join the fun. Samara B. “I’m one of those millennials getting all fussy about trying to save the world. I mean […]
