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Coming soon to a horror movie near you: Antarctica is being invaded by king crabs
Warmer water on the seafloor has allowed king crabs to swarm into a previously inaccessible ecosystem.
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What does obesity have to do with climate change? Plenty, say some scientists
A less stable climate will likely cause food prices to spike, and that could mean more of us in the developed world will be eating highly processed, fattening foods.
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Different breeds of urban agriculture duke it out in Detroit
The Detroit City Council has OK'd a big, millionaire-backed urban forestry project, but will it also support smaller community farms?
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Drought hits Colorado ranchers, and polluting oil drillers deliver another blow
Sheep farmers are suffering from Colorado's persistent drought. Meanwhile, oil and gas companies pollute some of the water that remains.
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How did Newark Mayor Cory Booker do on his food stamp challenge?
Newark Mayor Cory Booker lived on food stamps for a week, and figured out being poor and not drinking coffee sucks.
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For the first time, cities see a drop in childhood obesity
From New York and L.A. to small cities in Nebraska and Alaska, childhood obesity rates are inching downward. The reasons aren't yet known.
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USDA backpedals on healthy school-lunch rules
After kids and conservatives complained, the agency is lifting limits on the amount of meats and grains that can be served in school meals.
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Rural America: Poorer, less populous, less powerful — but now with fracking!
Some rural areas are getting a big economic boost from oil and gas development, but many other areas are still struggling.
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The giving tree: Agroforests can heal food systems and fight climate change
Growing numbers of farmers are using agroforestry -- integrating tree crops and grazing animals -- to create more resilient soil, a diverse range of foods, and even fight climate change.
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Hey, McDonald’s is selling that sad pig/gym mat sandwich again
The McRib is McBack. Oh my god is it so McFun to put Mc in front of McEverything. If you don't believe me McTry Mcit!
