Grist List
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Turns out coral reefs could help mend human bones
Good thing we figured that out before we wiped them out completely.
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Bosco Verticale is Italian for dope urban treehouse
This just in: We no longer have to choose between living in the city or the forest.
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So long, Soylent. World remembers that eating rules
Its popularity may be waning as folks try to offload the stuff on Craigslist. No powdery tears were cried for the bland meal replacement.
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Now your smartphone can be fair trade, too
This new startup wants to sell you a conflict-minerals-free cellphone.
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An old railroad in Queens could become the coolest park in NYC
The only thing holding up the project: that little matter of the price tag.
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Watch Neil Young and Stephen Colbert battle over the Earth — through song
The earth-loving rock legend performs his single about saving the environment with Stephen Colbert, who adds a few new lyrics.
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Drop a brick, feel better about the California drought
A witty crowdfunding campaign is hawking water-saving toilet "bricks" for Californians.
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Watch Cascadian Farm’s dramatic effort to save the bees
A General Mills-owned company is trying to save the bees -- one flower bomb at a time.