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Hunting for deer — in the woods and on the street
Every year, more than a million deer and other animals are hit by cars. What happens to them? Some get eaten. Whether you consider roadkill for dinner reasonable or gross, it's certainly one of the most responsible meat sources available.
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The 'War on Cars': A brief history of a rhetorical device
Back in October, I started noticing the accusation that Seattle is waging a "war on cars" was popping up an awful lot in the local press, and in suspicious ways. Where did this inflammatory language come from?
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‘Trash is cash,’ rap Kenyan kids [VIDEO]
Nairobi businesses dump 1.5 tons of trash daily -- and 80 percent of it could be recycled. Watch kids from Nairobi slums rap about recycling.
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In St. Paul, one citizen's mission to keep sidewalks clear of snow
A resident of St. Paul, Minn., was disturbed by the condition of the city's sidewalks during the snowy season. She finally got mad enough to act.
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U.S. military sees great value in distributed renewable energy
In Iraq, new distributed renewable energy systems could help the Marines reduce fuel consumption, saving lives and money.
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Guy stops using soap for a year, loves it
Sean Bonner hasn't used shampoo or soap in a year -- and he says he smells great.
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The most important film event of the year
The most important film event of the year is just around the corner. I refer, of course, not to the Oscars, but to its fun-loving cousin from Northern California, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. What’s the draw? It’s held in Nevada City, a Hallmark-perfect (literally) town in the Sierra foothills. It features great films […]
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Deal signed in big China solar project
The world's largest photovoltaic project, a massive 2,000-megawatt solar power plant complex, is finally moving forward in China.
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Is Obama's EPA trying to implement 'backdoor cap-and-trade'? Um, no.
Conservatives say that by using EPA to regulate CO2, Obama is short-circuiting democracy and implementing "backdoor cap-and-trade." That's a myth.
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How to get your city to allow backyard chickens
Around the country, chickens are gaining popularity as productive pets, yet many municipalities forbid keeping them. Here’s what you can do if yours is among them.
