Articles by Heather Smith
Heather Smith (on Twitter, @strangerworks) is interested in the various ways that humans try to save the environment: past, present, and future.
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In Pennsylvania, Dr. Frack will see you now
To gather data on how gas drilling might affect residents' health, a group is starting by offering them some medical advice.
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Detroit will stop shutting off people’s water — for now
The Detroit Water and Sewerage District is pausing the controversial water shut-offs for 15 days.
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Washington state just lopped up to $2,500 off the cost of solar panels. Here’s how.
Instead of a patchquilt of permitting rules that vary from county to county, the state now has a simpler -- and cheaper -- process.
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This crusty activist gave up on playing by the rules. What are they gonna do, arrest him?
Alec Johnson chained himself to an excavator to stop Keystone XL. A year later, he's still awaiting trial -- and hoping to set a helpful precedent for protesters.
