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Shift the gift: Dematerializing the holidays
Introducing our theme for December: how a Grist editor's "no presents this year" letter sparked a wave of holiday-season rethinking.
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Nearly half of Los Angeles car accidents are hit-and-runs
Last year, 100 pedestrians and 24 bicyclists were killed in traffic-related accidents.
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Married father of two seeks Best Christmas Ever. No presents allowed.
In which our hapless hero does his best to get himself out of the hole he dug when he asked, in front of all the world, that friends and family give his kids nothing for Christmas.
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Umbra’s second helpings: The ultimate guide to consuming wisely
Do the holidays have you feeling frazzled? Check out Umbra's guide on how to streamline your life and still enjoy the heck out of it.
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Hundreds of new winter farmers markets open for the season
There are 52 percent more farmers markets open this winter than there were last winter. Stock up on that kale!
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Move over, Marlboro man — here comes the Marlboro bird!
Smart: Birds use cigarettes to repel mites from their nests. Smarter: They may prefer the brands highest in nicotine.
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How New York’s poor ended up along its vulnerable coast
Decades-old urban planning efforts have resulted in many lower-income New Yorkers living along the city's coastlines.
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Will the devastated monarch butterfly take flight again?
Activists are working to help these cute bugs rise to their former glory.
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This year, make it a DIY Christmas
Grist’s green-living pioneer, the Greenie Pig, has some unconventional ideas for gift-giving this season -- and she needs a little help.
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg calls for climate preparedness, reviews Sandy recovery
The mayor's legacy will be how New York handles the climate crisis. In a big speech this morning, he presented his vision.
