1. Since u been Gore

    Well, it’s official: Al Gore is a rock star. Yesterday, our one-and-only officially launched Save Our Selves, a campaign to combat the climate crisis, beginning with seven concerts on seven continents on 7/7/07 with artists ranging from Keane to Korn to our hetero-crush, Kelly. Ms. Clarkson, we’d follow you to the ends of Antarctica. Literally.

    Help Grist raise $25,000 by September 30 to further advance our climate reporting

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  2. The cheat goes on

    It is high time somebody came up with a way to make cheating OK. Because we, uh, have a friend with commitment issues.

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  3. Walk the wok

    Sunday marks Chinese New Year, and according to ancient astrology, the Year of the Boar produces lovers of nature. All the more reason to avoid shark-fin soup, abalone, and other endangered delicacies during a celebratory meal. Might we suggest Chinese space potato?

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  4. Moany mo-mo-moany

    Woe warblers worldwide are vocalizing concerns ranging from deforestation to public transit to mobile-phone ringtones. We too would lift our voices and complain, but we can’t think of anything to rhyme with “apocalypse.”

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  5. Horsepower

    When Daniel Radcliffe comes of age and gains access to his Potter of gold, what’ll be among his first purchases? Nope, not a shirt; he “reckons he might buy a Toyota Prius.” Happy trail, horseplaya.

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