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The coming plague: How humans are changing the landscape of disease
Disease ecologist James Holland Jones talks about the Black Death, “suspended snot,” and the power of what Obi-Wan Kenobi once called a “wretched hive of scum and villainy" in spreading global pandemics.
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Omaha teenager starts a program to donate ungrateful kids’ fruit to the hungry
Schoolkids are now required to take a fruit or vegetable at lunch, but they're not required to eat it. This teen made her classmates donate that food instead of tossing it.
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New York postpones fracking decision to gather information on health impacts
The state will review potential health effects of fracking before deciding whether to lift a moratorium.
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Saved by the bell: How recess makes kids healthy, smart, and well-adjusted
Spurred by studies that show that kids need physical activity not just for their health, but also for social and academic development, schools are reinstating an old standard.
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Revolution will be televised: On TV dramas and our end-of-the-world fetish
If only climate collapse led to perfect hair: The new NBC drama "Revolution" plays to all of our fantasies of a simple life, where what we do actually matters, and we look fabulous without even trying.
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Ask Umbra: Who’s the greenest character on TV?
A reader wonders which shows have the best eco-role models. Umbra goes channel surfing.
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Victory for raw-milk seller in Minnesota
Raw-milk advocates are calling the Minnesota jury verdict a big legal win.
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Robots, plants team up to make humans fall flat on their faces
By making plants mobile, you make them the natural enemies of a) humans and b) cats
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Spreading the loaf: A bakers cooperative with a vision for change
Bread Uprising envisions a food system in which everyone is entitled to bread, whether or not they have money to offer in exchange.
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Umbra’s second helpings: Unplug your vampire appliances [VIDEO]
Your chargers and appliances are sucking your wallet dry, says Grist’s eco-advice columnist. Here’s how to put a stake through their hearts.
