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Underpaid, overworked farmworkers set to get liberal labor protections. Farmers grumble.
Farmworkers could finally get equal rights for overtime pay.
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Nashville has big transit plans. Can they succeed in a conservative state?
The fast-growing city could get new light rail, bus rapid transit, and more -- but first, there are some hurdles.
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Should you always turn the lights out when leaving a room?
A reader wonders if it's wasteful to flip lights on and off too quickly. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk offers an illuminating answer.
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Beautiful map shows the future of animal migration
This mesmerizing GIF shows how a warming planet is forcing animals to relocate.
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Forest fires may be natural, but that doesn’t make them popular
Our new policy to let forest fires burn is inspired by nature. Unfortunately, nature doesn’t always behave as we’d like.
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This playground encourages kids to use tools, get dirty, and let their imaginations run wild
The "adventure playground" trend hits New York City.
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Here’s why a less cloudy future is a big problem
Clouds have a huge impact on the climate, but are hard to predict. Watch our video to learn more about these misunderstood meteorological formations.
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Anti-fracking activists hit a roadblock in Colorado
The secretary of state says two initiatives to crack down on fracking didn't get enough signatures to make the ballot. Activists disagree.
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What kind of liquor is best for the environment?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk pours forth intelligence on rum, tequila, whiskey, vodka, and gin.
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Your favorite national park is about to get a lot hotter
By 2100, the climates of our parks may have shifted drastically.