Climate Cities
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‘Detropia’ takes us inside the lives of people living among the ruins
The Motor City has been glamorized as a land of exquisite corpses. Now, the directors of "Boys of Baraka" and "Jesus Camp" bring us the survivors.
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The Ohio State University will soon be 25 percent wind-powered
OSU has signed a deal to get about 25 percent of its power from a wind farm, which will make the school 100 percent better than Michigan.
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Human-made 50-ton rainbow proves you’re not in Kansas anymore
Culver City, Calif., where the Wizard of Oz was filmed, is getting an infusion of magic and hope in the form of a 100,000-pound rainbow.
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With freeway closed, L.A. breathes easier — but not for long
Much-feared Carmageddon brings short-lived relief to Angelenos' lungs.
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Urban living: Good for the planet, but bad for our brains?
A New York City transplant wonders whether the city is making her crazy -- or if it's just her. The answer? Maybe a little of both.
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Barclays Center: Ugly, an insult to Brooklyn, and already leaking
The Barclays Center is an eyesore and didn't deliver the union jobs it promised. But luckily, it's apparently on track to fall down!
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New York is building the world’s largest ferris wheel in Staten Island
The city has decided to give tourists a reason to stay in the borough for longer than the time it takes to catch the next ferry.
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Dispatch from Ohio, land of public markets and urban farms
Our correspondent visits the annual Public Market Conference in Cleveland and discovers an inspiring urban farm.
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Donald Trump is having methane release problems
Donald Trump, who is an obnoxious idiot, is building a golf course in the South Bronx. And like its owner, the property emits unhealthy levels of gas.
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Mesmerizing video shows London bikeshare users’ favorite routes
London’s bikeshare has launched over 5 million trips since it started in 2010. This animation by visualization specialist Jo Wood shows you where they’ve all been going. It’s more informative if you know the city — but even if you don’t, it’s kind of hypnotic. (It won’t let us embed, but New Scientist has a […]