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Forget Polar Bears and PPM
Top 25 reasons to give a damn about climate change 15
Posted 1 day, 13 hours agoSo you're not moved by melting glaciers? Here are a few other reasons to pay attention to climate change, from supermodels to super-hungry rats. Read More
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Ask Umbra's feeling tipsy
You never get a second chance to make No Impact—oh wait, yes you do 1
Posted 1 week ago by Umbra FiskIt's No Impact Week! Again! Find out how to reduce your consumption in just seven days -- and see why Umbra is suddenly craving lollipops. Read More
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Placemakers
A surprising sneak peek at the clothesline revolution 31
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago by Katharine WrothAlexander Lee travels the country evangelizing the merits of clotheslines through his organization, Project Laundry List. He says the humble laundry tool can have a real impact on climate and energy -- he'd even like to see one at the White House. So why are so many people vehemently opposed? Read More
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They Nailed It
Slideshow: Reinventing the JP Green House 0
Posted 1 day ago by Andrée Zaleska, Ken Ward
Ken Ward and Andrée Zaleska are turning an old Boston store into a new model of eco-living -- here's a glimpse at the work underway. Read More
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Toxic suds want to watch you shower 0
Posted 1 day, 7 hours ago by Ashley BraunThe self-proclaimed “people against dirty” at Method want you to know what’s in your cleaners. Here’s their risqué video. Read More
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Sustainababy
Growing up green: How to shop for a green baby 4
Posted 4 days, 15 hours ago by Anna Fahey
Introducing a baby into the family means introducing a whole slew of stuff into our lives -- much of it bulky, expensive, and plastic. Read More
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Sustainababy
Growing up green: Breathing for two 1
Posted 4 days, 14 hours ago by Anna Fahey
Anna Fahey explores what energy and climate policy has to do with her baby's IQ. Read More
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Tress for Success
Ask Umbra on shower caps, computers, and junk mail 12
Posted 5 days, 6 hours ago by Umbra Fisk
Does anyone make a non-vinyl shower cap? Is it better to turn computers off at night or leave them running? And how, how can you get rid of all that junk mail? Umbra advises. Read More
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It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Maria Bamford 0
Posted 1 week, 2 days agoComedian Maria Bamford on vegetarianism, climate action, and more Read More
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Slow food, fast trains
Random Monday thoughts inspired by a throwaway line from Mark Bittman 4
Posted 1 week, 4 days ago by Tom PhilpottPerhaps feeling punchy because it's Monday, Tom Philpott jots down some random thoughts after reading an interview with home-cooking authority Mark Bittman. Read More
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Kids Learn the Darnedest Things
Ask Umbra on climate-skeptic teachers, low-flow toilets, and more 32
Posted 1 week, 5 days ago by Umbra Fisk
Umbra addresses crap of the educational and evacuational varieties, as well as helping a reader with New Year's resolutions and revealing another resource for greening your life. Read More
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Climate Citizen: Majora Carter 0
Posted 2 weeks agoMajora Carter talks to Grist about how the climate justice movement is a continuation of the civil rights movement. Read More
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Climate Citizen: Michael Pollan on agriculture and health care 3
Posted 2 weeks agoMichael Pollan talks to Grist about the interrelationship between the energy crisis, health care, and our food systems. Read More
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Climate Citizen: Mary Stuart Masterson 2
Posted 2 weeks agoActress Mary Stuart Masterson (Fried Green Tomatoes) talks to Grist about climate change and the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen. Read More
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Umbra's Just Bee-Cause
Tweet for the bees 4
Posted 2 weeks ago by Umbra Fisk
Find out how you can support honeybee research, the lazy way -- plus, a second chance to drink in Umbra's incredible bee hugs video! Read More
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Cash for Clunkers brought us ... more clunkers! 29
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Seventh Generation launches anti-toxics campaign with wee gimmick 7
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It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Featuring Aziz Ansari 0
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Simple people 6
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Gucci Group commits to saving Indonesia’s rainforests 1
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Contest: Come up with a title for Joseph Romm’s book 0
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Ask Umbra on her hotness, corporate gift baskets, and more 7
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It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Featuring David Cross 0
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Weatherizing Portland 0
Posted 3 weeks, 2 days ago by Andrea Buffa