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Tesla was not in fact worse than Solyndra, I argue on TV
The government didn't make a fortune off Tesla because it's not in the business of stock investing -- its loan program aimed to grow the whole electric-car market.
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Burger King has invented a way for you to eat a burger while riding your bike
We get it -- you want to ride your bike, like we keep telling you to, but you're hampered by the fast-food burgers you're double-fisting. Well, your long nightmare is over.
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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.
