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By 2017, the world will be burning enough coal for another U.S. and Russia
Burning all that additional coal will add some 3.4 billion tons of additional carbon dioxide to the atmosphere every year.
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Farmers in Nepal double their crops through the magic of pee
It’s not just good for the crops -- it also reduces waste.
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Dogs come to help the grieving in Newtown
In Newtown, Conn., people have been shattered by grief. A group of sweet, adorable dogs have been brought in to ease their suffering.
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Crunching the numbers: Will you see a white Christmas?
No! At least, probably not. And it depends on what you mean by "white Christmas."
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Reclaim NYC makes really cool furniture from Sandy debris
Hurricane Sandy was devastating. But a group of local artists have made some really nice, usable items from the debris it left behind.
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More hot days may mean more blind babies
Research suggests that congenital cataracts are 51 percent more likely if a baby gestates during extreme heat.
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Watch a pool of oil magically turn into a Christmas tree
NPR's Robert Krulwich calls this "the perfect tree for an oil billionaire.”
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This stray dog and orphaned deer are best friends, and their story will make you sniffle
The unlikely buddies were living together in a Kansas City cemetery, but now the dog is up for adoption. We're hoping they still get to visit.
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Better than Pop-Tarts: Blood orange galette [RECIPE]
This creative dessert utilizes one of the most memorable winter fruits. Bring it to your next holiday party.
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A million and one ways (at least!) to simplify the holidays
We asked Grist readers for suggestions for how to rock the holidays without partaking of the shopping madness and materialism. Boy, did you deliver.
