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The sharing economy: Grist’s theme for January
When we start substituting sharing for buying, fascinating changes -- disruptions, opportunities, and maybe even climate benefits -- can follow. We'll explore them this month.
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The science of why comment trolls suck
A recent study suggests that pushing people's emotional buttons through derogatory comments only entrenches their preexisting beliefs.
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Colorado to scrutinize oil and gas pollution
The state, which is seeing lots of fossil-fuel extraction, plans to test water near drilling sites and study methane emissions.
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Honest junk food advertisements show you what kind of crap you’re really eating
Would Twinkies and hot dogs be as popular if these were plastered in bus stations and movie theaters? Well, yeah, probably.
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1,500 protesters swarm Albany to call for continued fracking ban in N.Y.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State speech attracted a large anti-fracking demonstration.
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Big 50-year plan could make Detroit greener and healthier
A new blueprint for the Motor City, backed by big bucks from foundations, calls for more open space, better mass transit, and big changes in land use.
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If you aren’t alarmed about climate, you aren’t paying attention
A review of what climate change has in store renders the notion of climate "alarmism" rather quaint, even bizarre. There isn't enough alarm in the world for this.
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Pop-up park kit turns construction scaffolding into public green space
Think scaffolding is ugly? A New York City based design outfit called Softwalks aims to change your mind with adorable pop-up parks.
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These photos of the Australian dust storm will blow your mind
Western Australia got pounded by a dust storm, and the images are pretty mindboggling.
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Oil company foils government inspectors with high-tech gadgets (coffee filters)
Shell Alaska is busy taking notes.
