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If you promise not to panhandle, San Francisco will give you a puppy
San Francisco has an overabundance of dogs who need love and homes, and a large number of people who make their living by panhandling. This summer, the city’s starting a program that could benefit both groups. The program, called WOOF (which, in a textbook example of why coming up with the acronym first isn’t always […]
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Chinese police save 3,600 endangered crocodiles from being eaten by humans
In southern China, police intercepted three foreigners trying to sneak over the border with precious cargo — more than 3,600 crocodiles. By the time police arrested the smugglers, 42 of the Siamese crocs (an endangered species) had died of dehydration and overheating. But if the police hadn’t intervened, the rest would have met an equally […]
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Multinational food corporations thank you for buying ‘organic’
A report from the New York Times makes clear that the organic food industry is dominated by big-name players -- who are also actively working to shift the meaning of "organic."
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MORE sex is better with energy efficiency
My first foray into this topic, “Sex is better with energy efficiency,” was warmly – aye, steamingly – received. (We are a simple people, no?) So let’s dive deeper… First, for the record: Jimmy Carter is a great man, a courageous humanitarian, and a vastly underappreciated former President. It’s not his fault. But one of […]
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June’s 3,282 heat records, in one handy chart
In the U.S., June heat broke 2,284 daily maximum temperature records and tied a further 998. Here's what that looked like for the lower 48 states.
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Norway could halt all oil extraction tonight, probably only temporarily
Not that a fella can't dream.
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Playing with their food: Kids discover the fun of farming at camp
Farm-based summer camps are growing in popularity as parents seek to reconnect their kids with the origins of their food.
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Ask Umbra: Is my air conditioner wasting energy?
A reader wonders if her air conditioner's energy saver option really makes a difference. Umbra is cool to the idea.
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Cities are leading the charge on climate action
While many national governments struggle to take comprehensive action on climate change, major cities around the globe are acting on their own.
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Bringing home the bacon: Visiting a pasture-raised pig farm [VIDEO]
A young farmer talks about raising pigs on pasture, knowing where your food comes from, and speaking up for the food system you want.
