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Suburbs of Chicago and San Francisco struggle over who gets to live there
The affordable housing fight returns to suburbia -- and gets ugly.
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With the threat of coal exports, Oakland piles more pollution on a polluted community
Two community organizers explain why they're on the front lines to stop coal exports from coming to Oakland.
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Remember the Amazon? It’s more dead than you thought
The dying rainforest could be contributing to climate change, which is just killing more trees. This is a problem.
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Praise the dog park! Why your pup could make you a better neighbor
You're more likely to interact with strangers, regardless of demographic differences.
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Leo DiCaprio is already turning the Volkswagen emissions scandal into a movie
Based on a book that hasn't even been written yet.
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Terrifying maps show sea-level rise swallowing your city
Grab your snorkel and move to high ground, Miami! You're screwed.
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Goodbye, oceans! Study finds ecosystems headed toward a major collapse
A new mega-study says ocean life will be unable to recover from climate change
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Here’s what to hope for from the Paris climate talks
An agreement can be a success even if its emissions targets are not legally binding as long as there’s enough public pressure on countries to fulfill their pledges.
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These Latina activists have novel approaches in the fight against gentrification
Ana Urzua and Melody Gonzalez use wellness and restorative justice to respond to Santa Ana's changes.
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Will Obama create a national monument to gay rights in New York City?
Many New Yorkers and gay rights activists are calling for a park near The Stonewall Inn to be turned over to the National Park Service.
