Climate Culture
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5 things still broken 2 years after Superstorm Sandy
The disastrous hurricane hit two years ago this week. But red tape has made rebuilding painfully slow.
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Climate depression is for real. Just ask a scientist
Climate change takes its toll on the scientists who study it. But maybe those on the front lines can eventually help the rest of us cope.
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John Oliver’s takedown of the sugar industry is pretty sweet
The Last Week Tonight host slams Big Sugar just in time for Halloween.
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Is it better to crank up the thermostat or buy a space heater?
A reader wants to stay warm without wasting energy. Umbra turns up the heat.
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11 scary movies that are secretly about the environment
We are seriously ready to get our spook on, so here are some scary movies you probably didn't realize are actually about the environment.
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In Yolo County, YOLO apparently means stealing hives of angry bees
This buzzworthy new trend in food crime is taking hold in California.
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Scientists can now see fracker’s “fingerprints” all over polluted water
Scientists think they have a new tool to prove once and for all whether fracking is responsible for contaminating our water.
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This is what happens when you crowdfund an awesome marine park
Is this marine protected area the Potato Salad of crowdfunded conservation or the future of national parks?
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What’s better, synthetic or standard motor oil?
A reader wonders which lube he should use in his new car. Umbra has answers in a jiffy.
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Teen killed in New Orleans believed in the power of food justice and gardens
George Carter, 15, helped transform the New Orleans school lunch culture into a healthier environment before he was murdered.