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A new grand strategy for the U.S., built around sustainability
Tackling climate change will only work if it's at the core of U.S. economic and political strategy. An ambitious new article explains how to make that happen.
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Keeping a growing Austin green — and weird — is no easy task
Austin, Texas, grew a whopping 51.1 percent in 10 years. Is it possible for a city to grow quickly and retain its character? Lucia Athens, Austin's sustainability director, hopes so.
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Rum promoter won’t be allowed to hold shark-killing tournament
The moron pulled the same stunt in 1975 to celebrate the release of "Jaws."
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Explained in 90 seconds: What the @#% is climate change doing to El Nino?
Scientists are using new coral records to strengthen the case that climate change might be making El Niño worse.
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House Republican politicking is obviously more fun than supporting Sandy victims
Next week, the House will vote on another Sandy recovery bill -- even as some residents face eviction from FEMA-paid hotels.
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Only vegetarians will be allowed to go to Mars
The plan is to make a sustainable Mars colony, which is a tall order for a place with a 140-million-mile commute.
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Patriotic Vancouver citizens successfully lobby Google to give a park a funny name
It's possible that Canada doesn't have enough problems.
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Chevron is pleased with how much money it made last year, which is nice
Glad to see someone's happy.
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Happy 25th anniversary, San Jose’s useless light rail!
God bless the South Bay for trying. But it isn't working.
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New York City is turning old parking meters into bike racks
Because the parking meter poles are well rooted into the ground, they'll help keep the new racks from being stolen.