Alarmed that decades of crucial climate measurements could vanish under a hostile Trump administration, scientists have begun a feverish attempt to copy reams of government data onto independent servers in…
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Would Unconditional Basic Income Make Us Happier?
Added by kHilton December 14, 2016Some have questioned if the economy can function with a guaranteed minimum income. But few advocates or opponents have explored the policy’s impact on people’s emotional well-being.
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Instead of Getting Trashed, Uneaten Airline Food Is Feeding the Hungry
December 12, 2016An Australian organization collects uneaten meals and donates them to local charities.
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Abbreviated pundit roundup: Trump’s foreign policy speech failure
Added by greeley August 17, 2016By Georgia Logothetis Tuesday Aug 16, 2016 · 4:35 AM PDT on Daily Kos
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COASTAL MARTENS: ‘A COG IN THE ECOSYSTEM’S MACHINERY’
Added by greeley February 22, 2016The threats to the coastal marten, a rare carnivore that Earthjustice is currently fighting to protect under the Endangered Species Act. With a focus on the species and the challenges it faces—from natural…
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We Won’t Stop Until the Bullying Stops
Added by tecadmin February 5, 2016Al Franken discusses the the epidemic of bullying against LGBT students in our schools. More below.
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What Bill Gates Thinks About The Future Of Eating Meat
Added by tecadmin February 5, 2016Bill Gates says reducing the environmental footprint of meat consumption isn’t just about moderation. It’s also about innovation. Read full article below.
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The Costs of Bottled Water on the Environment—and Your Health
Added by tecadmin February 5, 2016Billions of bottles are added to the world’s growing plastic pollution problem each year. The article below shows the lowlights for water bottles.
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What is virga?
Added by tecadmin February 5, 2016We’ve all seen virga, but maybe not known what it’s called. Virga is rain that evaporates before it hits the ground. Here are some gorgeous photos showing it:
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Which Country Has the Best Quality of Life?
Added by tecadmin January 30, 2016Denmark got love in the Democratic presidential debate, but according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, it’s not No. 1. Full article below.