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CDC prevents thousands of foodborne illnesses every year
It also saves millions in medical costs, but we only ever hear about the outbreaks that it doesn't prevent.
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Clinton backtracks on coal comments after coal lovers throw a fit
The candidate pointed out that coal is in trouble. This did not go over well in coal country.
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Obama’s offshore drilling plan mostly a win for environmentalists, with a caveat
The East Coast is closed to drillers. The Arctic remains open.
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Could you be Grist’s newest fellow?
Early-career journalists, listen up: It's now time to apply for the Grist fellowship.
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A sinking jail: The environmental disaster that is Rikers Island
Flooding, extreme heat, and air pollution plague New York City's notorious jail complex.
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E.U. biodiesels could be dirtier than fossil fuels, according to new report
Biodiesel from palm oil can produce three times the emissions of conventional diesel oil, according to an analysis by Ecofys.
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Pigeons with tiny backpacks test the air in London
Equipped with air quality sensors and GPS trackers, the birds are tweeting about the city's dirty air.
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Guess who is one of Beverly Hills’ biggest water hogs?
Hey, Amy Poehler: Yes please stop wasting so much H2O.
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Shell worries about climate change, but decides to continue making it worse
Don't get too excited about Shell's stated commitment to the cause.
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Finally, an artificial nose for protecting the important things from pollution: Disney art
The sensor was designed to detect and monitor low-level pollutants threatening to degrade our most prized national treasure.
