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The best explanation you’ll see about Chipotle’s food crisis
Sick of hearing about Chipotle? This is the last thing you’ll need to watch about it, we promise.
This rancher says the Bundys are idiots — but he too is worried about losing access to public land
A Montana rancher argues that cattle on public land are an indicator species.
It’s a weird time to be an American woman — so let’s read some great writing by them
When you’re all alone with your own personal stash of internalized inadequacies, it’s nice to remember that you’re in good company.
All is not OK: Oklahoma records 70 earthquakes in a week
Oklahoma's earthquake problem is getting worse, and state leaders aren't doing much about it.
New USDA dietary guidelines are a win for the meat industry and a loss for the environment
The USDA kept the environmental impact of food out of the picture.
California gas leak is so bad that governor declares emergency
The country's worst environmental disaster is getting worser.
Obama is leading a revolution in America’s kitchens
Climate-friendly standards for home appliances will cut carbon and save billions in electricity and water bills.
One of the angry ranchers’ complaints might make more sense than you think
But the armed militiamen holed up in Oregon are still indefensible wingnuts.
Another reason fracking sucks: Study links fracking to even more health problems
Surprise! Fracking is still bad for you.
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America was really damn hot last year, scientists confirm
It was the second-hottest year ever in the U.S., and it was awfully wet too.
Most profitable industry in history whines about Obama and overregulation
Never mind that the oil and gas industry has boomed during the Obama administration.
Do this cleaning product’s eco-claims actually mean anything?
Wondering what "eco-friendly" and "natural" really mean on product labels? Advice maven Ask Umbra dusts off a few common terms.
TransCanada: If we can’t build Keystone, we want $15 billion
The Canadian pipeline company is filing suit against the U.S. over the Keystone rejection, and appealing its case to NAFTA.
Guinea pigs might have a secret defense against climate change
A study finds that guinea pigs can tweak their DNA -- and their offspring's -- to protect against heat damage.
Tough times for Chipotle, but McDonald’s is doing just fine
Chipotle begrudgingly cedes the hearts of the American fast food-eating public to its ex-boyfriend, McDonald's.
7 kinds of government subsidies those angry ranchers get that you don’t
The armed militiamen squatting in Oregon oppose "Big Government," except when it's lining their pockets.
Here’s new news about pesticides and bees
A new EPA study finds that at least one of the neonic pesticides often blamed for honeybee woes really does hurt the pollinators.
What climate? With cheap gas, auto sales spike
2015 saw an all-time high for vehicle sales. Most of that growth came from gas guzzlers.
Climate change could have a bigger impact on developed countries’ food systems
New research quantifies the devastating impact of extreme weather on essential crops.
Antarctica’s clouds are a big mystery to climate scientists
West Antarctic clouds could have a major effect on sea-level rise. A new project aims to better understand them.
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