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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.
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Gwyneth’s daughter, the world’s most perfect eater, eats Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and likes it
Gwyneth's daughter Apple Martin eats super healthy just like her super healthy mom. But she cheats just like everyone else!
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Country’s biggest utility power provider gets into the distributed-energy game
NRG, which provides power to utilities, is starting to sell power-generation options directly to consumers. This is the beginning of utilities being edged out of the power game.
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This man stole 42,000 pounds of cheese
An Illinois man stole $200,000 worth of cheese. He's going to get in trouble because even though stealing cheese is funny, it's still stealing.
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Local schmocal: Why small-scale solutions won’t save the world
We like to think we do our part by buying local and riding our bikes. Not so, says author Greg Sharzer. We need a revolution!
