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There’s no solid evidence that framing the global problem as a local one prompts people to act. So what does?
Climate activists saw the policy as a major win. It fizzled out within six months.
That's at least 10 times what's currently available.
Less parking could pave the way for denser housing and more accessible public transportation.
The answer: try at least $500 million.
How 14 land-grant colleges took 8.2 million acres from 123 Indigenous nations.
The unseasonal heat in Brazil is bad news for the world's supply of coffee and soybeans.
Young people traumatized by Hurricane Maria were more likely to report substance use.
Unseasonably early blooms can wreak havoc on allergies, disease vectors, and agriculture.