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Portland residents reject fluoridation, thwarting City Council that had mandated it
Keystone XL crews plows up Julia Trigg Crawford’s farm, as pipeline nears completion in Texas
Mark Bittman explains why and how our ‘Western Diet’ is killing us
The Siva Cycle Atom captures kinetic energy, to power your gadgets during or after your bike ride
What kind of fluoride is in your water — the kind with arsenic?

Let’s start treating climate change like the enemy
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is hovering at a landmark 400 parts per million, a level never before experienced by human beings. Scientists say we’re playing with fire, risking the planet’s future if we don’t start to lower the greenhouse gas levels forcing climate change. How should we react to this news? First, we need to envision climate change more accurately, as a deadly threat.
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Keystone XL crews plows up Julia Trigg Crawford’s farm, as pipeline nears completion in Texas
Fossil fuel industry gets a boost from solar power
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Mark Bittman explains why and how our ‘Western Diet’ is killing us
What kind of fluoride is in your water — the kind with arsenic?
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Catch the rain in Austin and get a rebate
Let Lady Bird help you pick natives for your garden this spring
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