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If 2020 Democrats are going to be serious about climate, they need to cut out Congress
1h By Rebecca Leber
How can a president continue to push for environmental goals without the backing of Congress?

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Can small-scale farmers grow a healthier Central Valley?
Sun 7:00am By Jessica Kutz
Small farms in California's Central Valley could be helping soil bacteria and fungi, as well as attracting more pollinators.

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Scientists go back in time to find more troubling news about Earth’s ocean
Sat 7:00am By Matt Simon
“I think this is the first real demonstration that we have pushed plankton communities into a totally different state.”

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The ozone mystery got solved. Here’s what could happen next.
Fri 3:55pm By Leta Dickinson
Wait, I thought we fixed this!

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Feel guilty about leaving work early? Do it for the planet.
Fri 3:45pm By Kate Yoder
New research shows that working long hours is bad for the climate.

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The one sure way to convince a climate denier
Thu 7:00am By Zoe Sayler
Hint: It’s small, adorable, and looks a whole lot like them.

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Is biking in the city worth breathing all the polluted air?
Thu 6:06am By Eve Andrews
In other words: How does this huge societal problem negatively affect me, specifically?

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Climate crisis more politically polarizing than abortion for U.S. voters, study finds
Wed 5:06pm By Oliver Milman
"In the U.S., your political party is the greatest indicator to your view on climate change -- more than race, age, or gender."

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What’s next for Big Oil? A carbon tax for them and a whole lotta concessions from us.
Wed 2:45pm By Zoya Teirstein
Here's why oil companies keep donating to a carbon tax initiative. (Spoiler alert: it has a little something to do with those pesky climate liability lawsuits.)

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What does the Green New Deal mean for workers?
Wed 2:21pm By Annelise McGough
Grist recently partnered with the Peoples Climate Movement to host the second in a series of live webinars to discuss what the Green New Deal means for workers. The panel was moderated by Grist news writer, Zoya Teirstein, and featured …

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It’s National Bike Month. Don’t let a flat tire deflate your spirits.
Wed 6:00am By Chip Giller
10 simple steps for fixing a flat, with pictures and pro tips from Grist's biggest bike nerd.

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Louisiana has a new plan to prevent flood disasters
Tue 4:45pm By Leta Dickinson
Louisiana has a new climate plan, but this time, it's not on coastal restoration. It's about helping people get out of the way when disaster inevitably strikes.

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Texans could get a year in prison for protesting pipelines on their own land
Tue 3:18pm By Naveena Sadasivam
Just the ‘intent’ to disrupt a pipeline in Texas could soon cost you $4,000 and a year in prison.

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The royal baby is cute and all, but hello, the planet is on fire
Tue 2:15pm By Lisa Hymas
ABC News gave more time to baby Archie in one week than to climate crisis in one year

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The YIMBYs are coming for your single-family neighborhood
Tue 6:00am By Philip Kiefer
The yes in my backyard movement wants to make density sexy. And it's working in cities like Minneapolis and Seattle.

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With Game of Thrones finale, sewage finally gets the primetime treatment
May 20, 2019, 7:29 pm By Jesse Nichols
Season 8 of Game of Thrones might stink -- but its capital city won't for much longer.

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Feeling deflated on climate? This newsletter will get you rolling again
May 20, 2019, 12:47 pm By Chip Giller
Read about great minds coming together to grapple with climate change — and learn how to fix your flat bike tire, too.

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The bad news about nudges: They might be backfiring
May 20, 2019, 7:07 am By Kate Yoder
A new study suggests that nudges, small tweaks to help us make smarter decisions, risk being seen as substitutes for larger, more effective policies.

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Rising seas threaten to swamp a rare firefly’s habitat
May 20, 2019, 6:30 am By Naveena Sadasivam
As Delaware's coast retreats, the Bethany Beach firefly is struggling to survive.

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Disney World’s literal nuclear option, explained
May 19, 2019, 7:00 am By Rebecca Renner
“I don’t think Disney would ever [build a nuclear plant], I don’t foresee that, but I just want to prevent anything like that from occurring -- period.”

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