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We're Killing One Of The Ocean's Most Important Weapons Against Climate Change

Seagrasses don't get as much attention as coral reefs, but these "hidden forests" store carbon, keep the water clear and are a vital habitat for marine life.
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Ikea's Ambitious Plan To Make Its Cheap Furniture Last Forever

To erase its massive climate footprint, Ikea needs to change how it makes its products and how you buy them.
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Why Health Care Companies Are Paying Workers To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine

Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy is surprisingly high among health care workers. Could cash incentives help?
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The World Is Finally Giving Up Coal — Almost

Coal is in a death spiral — but it's far from clear when the final coal plant will close.
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Corporate Accountability Is Missing One Big Thing: Accountability

Vague definitions of “corporate social responsibility” and the voluntary nature of much corporate climate reporting have allowed companies to escape scrutiny.
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Here's What We Learned From The Pandemic, According To 10 Experts

Climate, health and social justice experts tell us how we can come out of the coronavirus crisis better than before.
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5 Environmental Stories That Could Dominate In 2021

As the climate crisis worsens, the coronavirus pandemic rages, and Joe Biden prepares to take office, a look at big environmental stories that could define the next year.
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What Actually Happens To Your Online Returns?

Unwanted items are more than just a logistical problem — they have the potential to become a mountain of waste.
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Twitter Billionaire Jack Dorsey Gives U.S. Mayors $15 Million To Fund Basic Income

The mayors will distribute the money as no-strings-attached cash payments to hundreds of residents in their cities.
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Food Monopolies Are Affecting The Future Of How We Eat

The food we grow and eat influences every aspect of our cities, our communities and ourselves. But in a world of global food monopolies, how can we future-proof food?
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