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Breaking: Portland sustainability chief admits ‘Portlandia’ isn’t really a parody
Sustainability boss Susan Anderson explains how America's green capitol got that way -- and how Portland faces challenges that go beyond making sure the cool kids have enough food trucks.
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These beautiful, sobering murals are made entirely out of sugar
A Canadian artist uses sugar to make art depicting the slave trade and its relationship to the sugar industry in the Americas. Pretty sweet.
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Big Oil reports massive profits during Sandy cleanup
While victims of Hurricane Sandy continue to suffer, the soulless oil companies that helped escalate the disaster are bringing in big bucks.
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker is checking on people’s families, hosting sleepovers, and generally being amazing
In the aftermath of Sandy, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is dispensing supplies, offering supportive words, and even letting folks crash at his house. Meet your new political crush.
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Dumpster-diving New Yorkers are not a sign of the apocalypse
"A heartbreaking scene" or a triumph in trash? Hungry New Yorkers are finding delicious food in city dumpsters.
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Umbra’s second helpings: DIY shampoo [VIDEO]
Grist's green advice columnist whips up some recipes for shampoo and conditioner that work just as well as the store-bought stuff -- and double as salad dressing in a pinch.
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U.S. solar industry employment grew 13.2 percent last year
The Solar Foundation estimates that 1 in every 230 jobs created over the past 12 months was in the solar industry.
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Car geeks say the all-electric Tesla is the best car
It's official: EVs are awesome and everyone knows it.
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After Sandy, food trucks aren’t just a novelty anymore
In a New York no-power zone, food trucks are providing hot meals, free coffee, and charging stations.
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Subtle sea-level rise is exactly what climate change looks like
The oceans may be rising faster than we expected.
