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Billions of oil dollars will buy you the largest mall in the world
World's largest indoor amusement park included.
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When storms hit, scrappy local reporters rush to the rescue
Small news websites are filling in some of the void left by shrinking city newspapers and TV news coverage. They're proving their worth in times of disaster.
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The Civil Rights Act at 50: Protecting people of color and the environment, too
The law has been particularly effective at ensuring access to public transportation for communities of color. Fitting -- it was born on a bus.
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Neighbors transform abandoned mall into a giant aquarium
Reduce. Reuse. Fill with fish.
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Baltimore air polluter fumbles, and kids score one for their hard-hit community
The trash incinerator in South Baltimore isn't even finished, and it's already been shut down for violating air pollution rules.
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Cool roofs offer a salve for hot cities — and the climate, too
Want to cut your air conditioning costs, save people from getting sick, and slow global warming at the same time? Grab a bucket of white paint.
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Why liberals like walkability more than conservatives
New poll data shows that Democrats and Republicans are deeply divided when it comes to urban density versus suburban sprawl.
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Climate change could flood your streets with doo-doo and toxic waste
Rising seas and storm surges won't just bring water to people's doorsteps -- they could also bring a witches' brew of sewage and industrial waste.
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Climate change rocks a key Michigan Senate race
As conservative money takes aim at a Democratic front-runner, the climate emerges as a decisive issue for one of the races that will decide who controls the Senate.
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The world is yours: Kids take the lead in the climate fight
When it comes to protecting the planet and our overburdened neighborhoods, young people are taking matters into their own hands.
