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What to know about the Zika virus outbreak, El Nino, and climate change
Scientists say a "perfect storm" of biological, economic, and climatic events triggered the epidemic.
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Bernie Sanders is the only presidential candidate to oppose fracking
But even if he made it to the White House, he wouldn't actually be able to stop most of it.
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What kind of to-go containers should I use at my new restaurant?
A budding eco-restaurateur wonders what her options are for to-go containers, so advice maven Umbra Fisk pulls up a seat at La Table du Leftovers.
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Driverless cars: Utopian idea could lead to commute from Hell
Billions are being invested in autonomous vehicles. But is that a good thing?
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Moving to a new city? Now’s the perfect time to upgrade your habits
A new study shows that it might be easier to adopt more eco-friendly habits after a major life transition.
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Asian coal plants are raining mercury down on the U.S.
Mercury levels in rainfall are rising in central parts of North America, a new study shows.
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Is Obama blocking smart hydropower development?
Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski says the president is standing in the way of fully developing this renewable energy source. Is she right?
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It’s not just clean water: Flint’s undocumented immigrants can’t access medical lead testing
English-only materials and ID requirements for lead testing confound one of the most vulnerable populations in a city whose waters are poisoned.
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Climate change is about to give these fuzzy creatures a rough wake-up call
Animals that rely on snow to stay warm in the winter are gonna be a lot colder when there's less snow around.
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Maps show how sea-level rise will swallow Trump’s properties
Climate change will have a big effect on Donald Trump’s buildings in Florida and Hawaii. Listening now, Donnie Boy?