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A reader is distraught about the petrochemicals in her paper products. Umbra wipes away her tears.
Small news websites are filling in some of the void left by shrinking city newspapers and TV news coverage. They're proving their worth in times of disaster.
Another day, another ring of organized criminals making the transition from eight balls to tasty treats!
Conservatives are dead set against bigger government, so they deny problems that might require government solutions. Liberals care about outcomes rather than the size of government.
Deniers be warned: When you go up against an entertainer like Bill Nye the Science Guy, you may not only be refuted ... but it might also be pretty memorable.
Artist Mia Feuer wanted to submerge a gas station in the river, but locals fought back. We unpack all the reasons why.
Rather than armchair postulating about what MIGHT work better, one transit firm did some real-time analysis and videotaped the results.
Vincent Meertens and his girlfriend Larissa tracked all their bike trips for a year.
Ecolabels from certification programs like the Marine Stewardship Council align market interests with sustainability initiatives -- but can you trust what’s on the label?