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This guy is babysitting 27 orphaned bear cubs, and he could use your help
New Hampshire's only bear rehabilitator is looking after 27 orphaned bears. It costs $1,000 to feed one to adulthood.
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Bacon wrecks the best-laid plans
Even knowing what factory-farmed pigs go through, our provisional vegetarian has a hard time swearing off a morsel of crispy-fatty-salty-sweet pork.
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Upping the steaks: How grass-fed beef is reshaping ag and helping the planet
Grass-fed beef sales have exploded in recent years. Here's why entrepreneurs are betting the farm that the market is here to stay.
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California levies record $1 million fine against Chevron for refinery fire
Chevron flouted workplace-safety law in the lead-up to an explosion at its refinery in Richmond, Calif., last year, according to Cal/OSHA.
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British man’s dog sniffs out smelly whale secretion worth thousands
A man's dog finds him a big lump of ambergris worth thousands. Moral of the story: get a dog.
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Cyclists are the happiest of us all
A new study finds that cyclists are almost three times happier than solo car commuters.
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Featured Friend: Dan D.
Each month, we showcase one of our beloved Friends with Benefits — folks who have donated to support our work. Want to take your relationship with Grist to the next level? Just donate any amount to join the fun. Dan D. “I recently supported Grist with a donation because the news and views I get from these […]
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Water use for electricity production set to double globally by 2035
Blame biofuels -- and, of course, coal.
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Wings are now the caviar of chicken
People love wings at Superbowl time. We know that. But did you know that now they really, really love them? Yeah. It's nuts.
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Attack of the leafy greens: Is your lunch plotting against you?
A new government report says greens are the No. 1 cause of food-borne illness. Should we all stop eating salad now?
