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Even scientists who don’t study the climate think climate change is a big deal
A new study shows that 92 percent of scientists from other disciplines say anthropogenic climate change is a thing.
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What do John Boehner, the pope, and the state of Texas have to say about women this week?
This has actually been a not-bad week for reproductive rights!
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Here are 17 things we need to do to fix the world
There aren't that many Sustainable Development Goals, but they sure will be hard to achieve.
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New York City sweeps aside homeless people for pope’s visit
In the days before Pope Francis landed in New York, the city dismantled homeless encampments near places the pope will be visiting.
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Inventor looks to shake up cleantech with smart solar trackers
Leila Madrone uses her skills in automation and robotics to make solar even better.
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Pope Francis warns that environmental destruction could wipe out humanity
In a U.N. address, the pope said we need to pay attention to the "right of the environment."
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Interview: Republican candidate George Pataki says it’s time to talk about climate change
The former governor of New York chats with Grist about innovation, cleantech, the pope, and how to get his party engaged on climate change.
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China is about to launch the world’s biggest cap-and-trade program
As part of a new climate deal with the U.S., China is also agreeing to other measures, paving the way for progress at U.N. talks in Paris.
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McDonald’s to roll out organic hamburger in Germany
How big is the overlap between McD's customers and people who want organic beef? I guess we'll soon find out.
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Ranchers with ties to the biofuel industry attack Brazilian tribe members
The Guarani people -- the largest indigenous group in Brazil -- are all too familiar with the destructive side of sugarcane ethanol.