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You can help save Venice’s old-school gondolas
There are two kinds of gondolas in Venice. Kickstarter is trying to save the cheaper ones.
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Will cities ever get smart about water use?
Cities worldwide have dangerously unsustainable water supplies, says a new study. But making a deal with farmers could solve the crisis for many.
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Compare a week of U.S. groceries to Mexico, Mongolia, and other countries
Peter Menzel and Faith D'Alusio offer a fascinating window into the differences in the quantity and quality of food people eat across the world.
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The FDA wants to put restrictions on caffeine
The FDA is worried about the 10-year-old kid who thinks it's AWESOME to have caffeinated waffles.
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Youngstown, Ohio, voters on fracking: “Yes, please”
A ballot measure that would have outlawed fracking in the city went down in defeat after a business group heavily outspent anti-fracking activists.
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Climate change may make it harder for surfers to catch a good wave
Due to climate change, waves are going to shrink over 25 percent of the world, including in a lot of popular surfing areas. Bogus.
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How little-known judges could thwart Obama’s climate plans
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit holds great power over implementation of environmental laws -- and it's packed with conservatives.
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Heat of the moment: Welcome to Grist’s May theme
We're all getting warmer. This month, Grist will look at how and why, where and what now.
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Where did all the tornadoes go?
The past 12 months have seen a record low number of tornadoes, while the 12 months before that saw an unusual high. Is there a climate change link?
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Coal companies have gotten good at wrangling their way out of federal fines
Firms hit with safety citations routinely manage to get fines reduced, raising questions about the mine-safety system's effectiveness.
