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U.S. CO2 emissions from power production hit 20-year low
Increased use of natural gas gets a lot of the credit for falling carbon dioxide levels.
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Climate change is messing with tropical fish, people in Australia
Climate change is already screwing up Australia's ocean environment, warming the waters, raising the sea levels, and confusing the sea critters.
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This man knows when you’re lying about honey
Did you know that people sell fake honey? They take supermarket honey and try to pass it off as fancy stuff you get for $30 at a farmers market. Is nothing sacred anymore? Luckily they don’t always get away with it, thanks to honey detective Vaughn Bryant. By day, he’s an anthropologist, and a regular […]
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Impress all your air-breathing friends with a car that runs on air
Look, down on the ground! It’s an orange mole with no face! It’s a Weeble that says "air" on the side! It’s an M&M with wheels! No, it’s an Airpod -- a car that runs on compressed air.
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New York’s bike-sharing program gets bumped to 2013
The mayor blames a software problem. The real issue, as with everything in New York, is the Yankees.
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These companies don’t want GMOs labeled in California
Here's a visual breakdown of the 20 companies that have put the most money into fighting California's Prop 37. Can you guess who's at the top?
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Umbra’s second helpings: Kiddie pools
Is there a greener alternative to vinyl kiddie pools? Umbra wades in.
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Paul Ryan’s food and agriculture track record: Neither ‘refreshing’ nor ‘bold’
Did Paul Ryan "get in the way" of this year's farm bill? Not exactly. Does that mean his ideas are good for food and agriculture? Not a chance.
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Resisting the temptation: The ultimate no-processed-food challenge
According to foodie gospel, processed foods are the product of the Evil Empire. Grist’s green-living pioneer wants to see if she can live without them in even the most difficult situations.
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Was the uprising in Syria exacerbated by climate change?
The combination of drought and political tension may have been the kindling for Syria's uprising.
