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Villains who poisoned W. Va. drinking water could end up behind bars
Indictments have come down for execs at the coal-"cleaning" company that contaminated the drinking water of 300,000 people.
We wrote (and sang!) these climate apocalypse holiday carols just for you
Here are the Grist Family Singers with a little two-part harmony on "Away in the (climate apocalypse) Future" and "Violent Night." You're welcome.
California needs 16 million Olympic swimming pools worth of rain to end the drought
The two weeks of rain have helped, but it's not nearly enough.
You can look forward to 30 days of flooding, America
Most coastal regions of the United States will see 30 or more days of flooding by 2050 thanks to sea-level rise, according to new research from NOAA.
Dutch weedburgers won’t get you high, but they could save the planet
Sadly, these sliders are made of that other kind of weed: seaweed.
You say mayo, I say mayonnaise, let’s call the lawsuit off
What's in a name? Unilever, maker of Hellmann's, drops its lawsuit against the maker of an alternative, dairy-free mayo.
How to smell your best with DIY perfume, cologne, and beard conditioner
On the eighth day of DIY Christmas, my true love smelled fresh as a daisy.
3 more reasons Seattle is stuck in a fustercluck
Seattle's ongoing transportation fiasco could not be contained in a single post.
Jeb Bush is no moderate and he won’t fight climate change
Don’t be fooled by the pundits who claim he’s different from the rest of the Republican field.
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Tired of the climate change guilt? Blame this lil’ guy instead
Anthropogenic guilt complex, meet your new best friend: rodentogenic climate change.
Walking is so hard insurance companies will pay us to do it now
OK, the intentions are good. But really, America?
How to make latkes for Hanukkah, the most energy-efficient holiday of all
We explain how the story of Hanukkah is an analogy for a new age of energy efficiency -- and how to celebrate by frying up some seasonal vegetables!
Washington governor proposes big, bold climate plan
Jay Inslee wants to create a cap-and-trade program for the state's biggest polluters and use the money raised to fund transportation, education, and more.
Keep your true love’s lips soft this winter with DIY lip balm
On the seventh day of DIY Christmas, chapped lips were no more.
Are my faux fingernails full of toxins?
A reader frets that her nail wraps might make her sick. Umbra goes in search of the manicure.
Cuomo bans fracking in NY and questions climate science all in one day
The governor said the public health risks from fracking were too big -- and then he said talking about climate science is "political."
14 Instagrams to see before you die
Stuck at your desk all day? Live vicariously through these Instagram accounts. And try not to be too jealous.
Watch this guy explain the science behind climate deniers
YouTube science whiz Joe Hanson says when it comes to climate denial, our brains are our worst enemies.
How to be a science girl in a Barbie world
In the age of affirmative action and more and more women in higher education, why are women going so underrepresented in scientific fields?
D’Angelo’s ‘Black Messiah': Battle hymns for today’s activists
After 14 years of silence, the musician has produced a spiritual soundtrack for the people marching for the climate, and for justice, everywhere.
Your electric vehicle might not be as green as you think it is
If you get your power from coal, an EV actually causes more environmental and health damage than a gas-powered car. But as we shift to cleaner energy, EVs make more sense.
Make lovely smelling muscle rub for the athlete in your life
On the sixth day of DIY Christmas, whip up a batch of homemade muscle rub.
The very first thing the new Republican Senate will do is try to push through Keystone
Mitch McConnell, incoming Senate majority leader, just can’t wait to get his colleagues to vote “yes” on the controversial tar-sands pipeline.
Obama’s latest green move: Banning drilling in Alaska’s Bristol Bay
Do you like eating wild fish? Then you should approve, because 40 percent of the U.S. wild catch comes from this beautiful bay.
When the Cards Against Humanity folks say they’re going to sell you bullshit, they mean it
The makers of the wily card game called bullshit on Black Friday -- literally. Now, the poop is in the mail.
Psst, Congress, you have a little food stuck in your Cromnibus
From school lunches to GMOs to cow farts, the effort to fund the federal government came with more than its share of food-related compromises and regulatory trimming.
Most Americans are clueless about how climate change will affect their health
Allergies? Yes. Asthma? Yes. Ebola? No, no, no.
London’s garden bridge might be even better than NYC’s High Line
The recently approved plans for the bridge have it all, including a community garden and Titanic-inspired outlooks over the water.
Seattle’s unbelievable transportation megaproject fustercluck
Seattle is involved in a slow-motion catastrophe, as construction of a new car-centric tunnel grinds to a halt and cost overruns loom.
How to keep your true love’s headphones from ever getting tangled again
On the fifth day of DIY Christmas, I never had to untangle my headphones again.
Remembering the genius who got BPA out of your water bottles, and so much more
RIP Theo Colborn, a scientist who alerted us to the issue of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Watch these experts use design to push renewable energy forward
Watch a discussion about the intersection of design and renewable energy.
Trees are fed up with our carbon, refuse to grow faster
A new study shows that extra CO2 in the atmosphere isn't speeding up rainforest tree growth. Uh oh?
Congress wants you to know that food has nothing (nothing!) to do with the environment
When a group of government-appointed nutritionists tried to warn Americans that their eating choices have consequences, lawmakers bit back.
More women are choosing more effective birth control — here’s why it matters
What a wacky idea -- remove barriers to birth control, and women will choose safe, effective methods of contraception!
This doomed Alaskan village shows just how unprepared we are for climate change
Disappearing beaches, erosion, and buildings toppling into the sea are just a few problems citizens of Shishmaref, Alaska, are dealing with due to climate change.
American cities have bigger things to worry about than gentrification
Gentrification is an issue in only a handful of urban neighborhoods, according to a new report. The real problem is growing areas of "concentrated poverty."
Frackers can now frack faster on some public lands
A big defense bill that passed last week contained a little provision that will speed up permitting for fracking projects on BLM land.
Watch E.O. Wilson explain the meaning of human existence, in 6 minutes
Notable biologist and big-thinker E.O. Wilson drops the mic on the ways nature and human nature are intertwined.
How to turn a boring old book into a stash box
On the fourth day of DIY Christmas, keep prying eyes away with this secret box camouflaged as a book.
Can I justify a fake Christmas tree?
A reader wants the greenest artificial Christmas tree possible. Umbra gets real.
Reducing food waste takes more than finishing your plate
Wasting less where food is produced is not only good for the planet, but it also helps reduce poverty -- the best way to get at hunger.
Weak deal at Lima climate talks disappoints climate hawks
The U.N. climate summit kicked off with optimism, but fizzled out at the end as countries punted decisions on hot-button topics.
How to make your true love an adorable jewelry stand
On the third day of DIY Christmas, you will be delighted by this custom knick-knack stand.
Delicious recipes to beet your winter blues
The many ways to get through an overload of beets, starting with this bright salad.
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