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There may be terrifying predatory land-walking fish in Central Park
There are probably snakehead fish in Central Park. They won't eat you, but that's about the only good news.
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Every single one of these butterflies might be gone, but that doesn’t mean they’re extinct
Because of the bureaucratic … let us call them "quirks" of identifying endangered species, the state government doesn't want to declare these missing species extinct.
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Happy now? If not, author Gretchen Rubin has tips for you
Best-selling writer and joy genius Gretchen Rubin talks about how personal moves toward a happier life can lead to a better, healthier planet for everybody.
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Save water, energy, and money by wearing this shirt you only wash three times a year
The founder of Wool&Prince wore the prototype of the company's button-down shirt for 100 straight days.
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Venture capitalists are funding green food innovation
Silicon Valley investors are channeling money into food-related startups that aim to make agriculture more eco-friendly and food more healthful.
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The only video about energy efficiency that also features dildos
La Plate-forme Maison Passive has managed the seemingly impossible. They have made energy efficiency sexy.
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England has a McDonald’s University, and it’s almost as competitive as Harvard
Want a career in fast food? You can go to McDonald's U -- if you're one of the lucky 7 percent who get accepted.
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Grist readers are less happy than other Americans, because DUH
According to the survey many of you took last week, Grist readers are a mostly happy bunch, but not quite as optimistic as other Americans, especially when it comes to the environment.
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Why do conservatives like to waste energy?
Want to sell a Republican a greener lightbulb? Don't tell them it's green.
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‘Degradable Plastic Bag’ Manufacturer Makes False Claims About Product
Recently, our dog chewed up our 10-years-old family compost bin. The new, metal bin we purchased came with “degradable” (e.g., not “BIOdegradable”) bags by a company called Norpro. The Norpro bags claim to be safe to throw into your compost pile, where they degrade. But degrade into what exactly? Won’t the bag simply break down into […]
