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Huge proposed Alaska mine could be next big environmental controversy for Obama
Fishermen and native groups want EPA to block the proposed Pebble Mine near Bristol Bay, one of the world's most productive salmon fisheries and home to vast reserves of gold and copper.
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National weather forecasters won’t be furloughed after all
After a tornado outbreak, NOAA dropped its plan to force employees to take unpaid days off to deal with the sequester. But budget cuts will still have to come from somewhere.
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Grist talks wildfire on NPR’s Talk of the Nation
Susie Cagle told the story of how her family's house burned down in a 1977 wildfire -- and about watching a fire burn on the hill above it, threatening to torch it a second time.
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China’s plastic-bag ban turns five years old
Officials say the ban has spared the country 67 billion polluting plastic bags, though a study finds that many retailers are still ignoring the rules.
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If you don’t feel like cooking your own bugs, opt for an insect energy bar
You don't want to roast bugs for dinner, and we agree. Roasting is super work-intensive. What you need is a bug-based energy bar.
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Warming oceans are killing baby puffins
Rising temperatures off the East Coast are driving away herring, which is making it hard for puffins to find food for their young.
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Don’t worry, guys, Justin Bieber’s monkey is OK
Mally the Monkey was confiscated in Germany, but is starting a new life at a wildlife park. Which is a better deal than many exotic pets get.
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How to get precious metals without mining: Dig up city streets
While city streets may not be literally paved with gold, they are covering up a whole bunch of valuable copper.
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This tiny house uses mushrooms as insulation
So, basically it's the next best thing to being a Smurf and living in a toadstool.
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Imagining power utilities for the 21st century (with slow lorises!)
The U.S. electricity system is becoming more complex and democratic. That means utilities will have to change, but they can still prosper. Here's how.
