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David Attenborough narrates video of a tortoise humping a shoe
You may remember the internet going mildly crazy for this video of a tortoise with sexual identity issues. (Not his identity, just the identity of his chosen mate, which is a Croc.) It had all the hallmarks of a blockbuster — sexy sexy romance, dubious fashion choices, animals making adorable “enh!” noises. But what it […]
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This guy’s apartment is the size of a closet
Check out a 78-square-foot Manhattan apartment -- just enough space to park a Mini Cooper, or to live a happy urban existence.
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Most climate communication only reaches partisans
Most climate coverage in the media is on cable news and political blogs, and most of the people consuming that news have already made up their minds about climate change.
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Ask Umbra: Is it ‘cheating’ to ride an electric bike?
A reader thinks a motorized bicycle would make riding easier, but it feels like cheating. Umbra makes the call.
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Umbra’s second helpings: Proper glory for Old Glory
Can you forsake lighting up the American flag at night for the sake of the environment? Umbra runs it up the flagpole.
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Oh for chrissakes, will.i.am, you did not seriously just take a helicopter to a climate change meeting
It’s great when celebrities get the green bug and decide they want to use their fame to tell people “hey, this climate change thing? It’s a problem.” But guys, GUYS, as much as we appreciate the support, we’re REALLY going to need you not to pull stunts like the one will.i.am just did: showing up […]
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Who’s really hurting Aspen’s environment — jet-setters or immigrant workers?
Aspen's city council blames immigrants for environmental problems -- the same immigrants who do the town's menial labor while the rich fly in on private jets to enjoy their big vacation homes.
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Wooden light bulb is the most magical-looking LED bulb we’ve seen
There are all kinds of futuristic-looking energy-efficient light bulbs on the market — not just the traditional piggy-tail model, but liquid-cooled bulbs that look like glass jellyfish, and bulbs with gills like a mushroom or fins like a Cadillac. But for our money, this wooden bulb by artist Ryosuke Fukusada is the most beautiful energy-efficient […]
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Inflatable bike helmet is like an airbag for your head
Like other stuff that is good for your health (not smoking, sobriety, living slow, and dying old), bike helmets are uncool. But you can’t really enjoy your coolness with a giant crack in your skull. How do you protect your noggin without sacrificing your mojo? Swedish company Hovding has the answer: airbag bike helmets. Unless […]
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Toward a future that makes sense
What would a future that makes sense look like? What would it mean to do it right, to stay within carbon and other resource limits while enjoying a high quality of life?
