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Thanks to social change, urban density ain’t what it used to be
To reduce greenhouse emissions, we need more people living in densely built city cores. But lifestyle changes and inequality are making that harder to achieve.
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Climate change leaves trees out to dry
We’re OK with the drought killing your lawn — but, c’mon, the trees, too?
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Sorry, polar bears. It’s worse than we thought
A new study looked at polar bears' prospects as the world warms. The verdict? Bad, or very bad.
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In California, people of color are dangerously close to oil train disasters
A new report finds that minority and low-income residents are more likely to live in California's oil train "blast zone."
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Ocean acidification: Not just for oceans anymore!
Rivers are acidifying, too, and baby salmon are struggling.
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Airlines are investing in biofuels. How’s that shaking out?
A California producer of airplane fuel derived from household waste gets a boost from United Airlines.
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Humans really are unprecedented in Earth’s geological history — and that’s a bad thing
The science is in! The planet hasn't changed this much since the evolution of multicellular animals.
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Here’s the only explainer on California drought you need
What's up with the Colorado River? What are my water rights? Should I feel guilty about almonds? Answers to these questions and more.
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These lovely, innocent wildflowers are slowly dying. Thanks, climate change!
Flowers are losing species diversity as winters get warmer and drier, according to a new study.
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What will happen to a sinking California? Just ask San Luis Obispo
An overdependence on groundwater is costing millions of dollars in damage in the idyllic coastal town.
