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Climate activists and pipeline protesters turn to civil disobedience in the Northeast
Activists who tried to block work on a gas pipeline will argue in court that their actions were necessary to protect humanity from climate change.
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Huge spike in methane emissions tied to the U.S.
There's been a spike in global methane emissions -- and fracking in the U.S. may be largely to blame.
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150,000 penguins have disappeared in Antarctica. Thanks, climate change!
As the planet warms and ice continues to melt, this kind of thing could become commonplace.
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A bogus theory connecting Zika virus to Monsanto could give mosquitoes a boost
Protecting actual people from mosquitoes should take priority over crediting imaginary Monsanto rumors.
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There are now tiny Teslas for the tiny rich kid in your life
The baby Teslas go for $500 and reach a whopping speed of six miles per hour.
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Malls, power plants, and zoos all count as “critical infrastructure” vulnerable to cyberattack
But whose job is it to protect it all?
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John Oliver explains how voter fraud is a problem — but only among politicians
The Last Week Tonight host slams lawmakers who claim to be worried about voter fraud.
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The untested limits — and wonderful naps — of self-driving cars
The new ruling that automated driving systems can legally be considered drivers will usher in all manner of newfangled quandaries on the road.
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How Obama went from coal’s top cheerleader to its No. 1 enemy
The coal industry used to see the president as an ally. Those days are long gone.
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Everybody wipes — so what’s the best method?
How do wet wipes stack up against bidets? A forward-thinking potty user wants to know, and advice maven Umbra Fisk handles the question with due urgency.
