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The world is actually making some progress on fighting climate change
We're on track for 3 degrees C of warming, says a new report. That's still enough to cause big problems, but it's less of a rise than we'd been fearing.
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Paris plans to ban cars from its city center
To fight smog, the city's badass mayor wants to outlaw unnecessary traffic, ban all diesel cars, and double the number of bike lanes.
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A million trees grow in Brooklyn
Well, Brooklyn and the other four bouroughs -- thanks to a 10-year campaign to green up the city's parks and streets.
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Support nonprofit journalism and my beard
I don't do this very often, but I'm going to ask you, my loyal readers, for money.
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Prepare to be schooled on climate change, America
A quarter of Americans don't believe in climate change. The White House wants to change that.
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Here’s what your city will look like when the ice sheets melt
Greenland and Antarctica won't melt in our lifetimes, but these maps give us a glimpse of what our descendants are in for.
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Here’s a cool way to visualize carbon emissions
Climate change isn't just about who's emitting now. It's about who's emitted over the last 150 years -- and the U.S. bears a lot of the blame.
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After Ferguson, we must ask: Who owns the streets?
The crime that sparked the deadly encounter between Ferguson Mo., police officer Darren Wilson and 18-year-old Michael Brown? Jaywalking.
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Have a guilt-free Thanksgiving with these tips and recipes
It's time to loosen your belt and dig in.
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Asking for peace and ignoring history in Ferguson
Asking Michael Brown's family, and the people of Ferguson, to remain calm after a grand jury failed to indict police officer Darren Wilson, was more than shameful. It was criminal.
