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Tar-sands oil spills in Arkansas and Minnesota
A major spill from an Exxon pipeline in Arkansas caused 22 homes to be evacuated. It came just two days after a spill from a train in Minnesota.
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Enterprising thief saws off elephant tusk with a chainsaw
The elephant is one that belonged to Louis XIV, who was king of France until 1715.
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Fukushima meltdown appears to have sickened American infants
Babies born in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington soon after the Fukushima meltdown were more likely to be afflicted with congenital hypothyroidism.
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Hyper-artisanal food website answers your burning questions about laudanum, hardtack, and butter churns
Are you wondering, "Should I dilute the laudanum before rubbing it on the gums of my caterwauling baby?" Food1852 has got you covered.
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These elementary school kids fought to keep their local park open — and won
The state of California was going to close a state park. A group of kids at Grass Valley Charter were upset about this. So they took action, and won.
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Ask Umbra: What can the Star Wars planets teach us?
A reader wonders if climate change will turn our planet into Tatooine. Umbra finds new hope in a galaxy far, far away.
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Studies show that bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy
Biking for transportation appears more helpful in losing weight and promoting health than working out at the gym.
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Stop trying to save the planet, says ‘urban ranger’ Jenny Price
Want to make a real difference? Get in touch with your local environs, gritty though they may be, and help build a more sustainable future for everyone.
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National Farmworker Awareness Week highlights a dirty labor plight
This week highlights the struggles of the millions of farmworkers who handpick American produce.
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Subaru finally introduces a hybrid; crunchy yuppies rejoice
Just 16 years after Toyota first started selling the Prius, Subaru has unveiled its own hybrid. Urban hipsters and Portlanders are excited.
