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Rising groundwater levels are threatening clean air and water across the country

Julia Kane, Lina Tran, & Diana Kruzman It’s not just oceans that are rising. Groundwater is, too.…

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Oyster mushrooms expected to break down cigarette butts in new trial

Up to 1.2 million butts could be diverted from Australian landfills to a laboratory where…

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Immediate action is needed to ensure ‘a livable future for all,’ UN report says

World needs a “quantum leap” in climate ambition to stave off devastating consequences. Joseph Winters…

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Here’s how we solve the planet’s food waste problem

How changing the contents of your fridge could fight the climate crisis. In 2019, the…

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Yes, there’s a climate change version of Wordle now

Kate Yoder, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter…

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These sustainable condoms are tackling sexism

Eve Andrews, Grist In the wild and wonderful world of birth control, the male condom…

Should climate change be my new career calling?

Q. Dear Umbra: I want to change careers to do something to help fight climate…

How can I invest my money without contributing to the climate crisis?

Q. Dear Umbra, How should I invest my money when I feel like the whole…

I’m in a long-distance relationship. How do I deal with my guilt over flying?

Eve Andrews, Grist Q. Dear Umbra, I met my boyfriend when I was studying abroad.…

My boyfriend only wants one kid because of climate change. Is he being ridiculous?

Q. Dear Umbra, My boyfriend and I have been talking about (eventually) having kids. I…