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From the archives: Coke and Pepsi: sweet, fizzy and not so nice
The soft drink giants use their wealth and power to avoid responsibility for their harmful products and the pollution they cause
Feb 7
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Good news and not-so-good news on the legacy effects of mountaintop removal
Although some mining companies reclaim the land after operations end, there are lingering effects of runoff and contaminated waterways
Jan 30
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Paul Hormick
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Bike lanes: good for you, good for the planet. Why don't we have more?
These safety measures often meet resistance despite proven benefits
Jan 24
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Paul Hormick
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New research on keeping cities cool
Nov 22, 2024
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News and science on dams
Aug 2, 2025
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Tires: a big problem getting bigger
Jul 4, 2025
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Paul Hormick
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New evidence links pesticides with declining monarch populations
Aug 29, 2025
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Carbon output from tourism increases
Mar 21, 2025
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In touch: San Diego sunflower
Oct 3, 2025
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