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Wildfires aren’t just for the West anymore
As cities expand, so do chances of devastating wildfires.
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6 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, thousands of people are still sick
The disaster took a heavy toll on public health in the Gulf.
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Can I recycle baby food pouches?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk unpacks what you need to know about those popular, squishy containers of ready-to-eat kiddo treats.
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Florida governor won’t extend voter deadline, even in a hurricane
Residents were told to evacuate. Now, they might not be able to register to vote.
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Here’s how to keep your sweaters lasting longer
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk pulls the wool from our eyes and tells us how to find high-quality knitwear and keep it looking good.
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How can I find a nontoxic playmat for my kid?
A mom wants her kid to be able to do gymnastics safely. Umbra tumbles onto the scene with suggestions.
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She studies underwater methane-eating microbes that keep our planet in balance. Genius!
Meet biologist and new MacArthur Fellow Victoria Orphan.
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Should I be using a water filter?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk pours forth wisdom on drinking water safety and filtration systems.
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Lawns are for suckers. Plant a garden — for the climate!
A new study finds home gardening could make major contributions to fighting climate change.
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Can climate change be beautiful? In virtual reality, sure.
Tamiko Thiel's "Gardens of the Anthropocene" portrays a world that children might love -- but they'd find it pretty hard to live in.
