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Pittsburgh’s next mayor sees a green future for the “smoky city”
Bill Peduto says the Steel City is poised for a sustainable revival, thanks to a new generation of Pittsburghers who are pushing for change.
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Grist talks wildfire on NPR’s Talk of the Nation
Susie Cagle told the story of how her family's house burned down in a 1977 wildfire -- and about watching a fire burn on the hill above it, threatening to torch it a second time.
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Don’t worry, guys, Justin Bieber’s monkey is OK
Mally the Monkey was confiscated in Germany, but is starting a new life at a wildlife park. Which is a better deal than many exotic pets get.
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How to get precious metals without mining: Dig up city streets
While city streets may not be literally paved with gold, they are covering up a whole bunch of valuable copper.
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This tiny house uses mushrooms as insulation
So, basically it's the next best thing to being a Smurf and living in a toadstool.
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Ben & Jerry’s is going GMO-free
Gotta hand it to Ben & Jerry's: It knows how to please its core audience (the hippies, at least; not necessarily the recently dumped).
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Vegetarians live longer, researchers find
A recent study found that vegetarians were 12 percent less likely to die over a six-year period than were meat eaters. Men in particular got a health boost from skipping meat.
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Caffeine withdrawal is a legit mental disorder now
Surprising zero coffee drinkers anywhere, denying someone her caffeine is a BAD IDEA.
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These adorable dogs protect endangered penguins, make your heart grow three sizes
Little penguins -- real name -- are coming back from the brink of extinction, thanks to two badass sheepdogs.
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17-year-old sets out to save the planet, makes the rest of us feel really lame
Charles Orgbon became an enviro wunderkind before he was old enough to vote. Mmm hmmm. And what did you do with your youth?
