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UC is No. 1 in patents in new U.S. ranking
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10 tips on financial aid at the University of California. For starters: More than half of students pay no tuition.
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Awakening a social giant in the effort to fight climate change
Van Jones is perhaps best known today as a political commentator for CNN, but he hasn’t given up his green credentials. The nonprofit he founded, Green for All, works to bring environmental solutions to the people that are most directly affected:…
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The simple fact that could put the brakes on nuclear energy
If you follow the headlines, nuclear energy seems to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance. A new generation of nuclear innovators is emerging, young tech startups are poised to disrupt a lethargic industry, and there’s a palpable wave of optimism over the…
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What you need to know about food waste and climate change
Two important statistics help frame any discussion about food waste: 1.3 metric gigatons of edible food goes to waste every year and at least 795 million people are undernourished worldwide.
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How 3D printing is changing the way we make (and break) smartphones
New developments in 3D printing might be the answer to many of our smart phone woes, from how easily they shatter to how quickly their batteries drain. Using 3D printed material could even reduce the environmental impact of mobile phones by limiting the…
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The strange, tumultuous life of solar power at the White House
Press conferences at the White House tend to occur in predictable locations: The Briefing Room, the Rose Garden, the South Lawn. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter chose a loftier venue: the roof. He didn’t do it for the view over Washington, D.C.; he wanted to…
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The California model: Make polluters pay
Even when climate change is a top priority for lawmakers, progress is challenging. It often comes down to money: We have plenty of expensive problems right now, so expensive problems down the road take a backseat.
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What to know before you go bananas about radiation
Giant lizards destroying cities. Mushroom clouds. Three-eyed fish.
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How conservatives are joining the climate change fight
Environmentalism was once a bipartisan issue — the Environmental Protection Agency was created by Republican President Richard Nixon — but today it’s often portrayed as a liberal cause in the United States.
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How to go green without really trying
It’s not easy being green — or is it?
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Your smartphone’s hidden history
In the last decade, smartphones have gone from novelty luxury items to a ubiquitous necessity. Faster networks, broader coverage, cheaper prices: These powerful devices have transformed the world in unexpected ways, driving commerce, fomenting revolutions and…
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How food label confusion is hurting the climate
Have you ever thrown away food simply because it was past the date stamped on the package? You’re in good company: A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council found that more than 90 percent of Americans are wasting food because of confusion over food…
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Where do greenhouse gas emissions come from?
If someone asked you to list the major sources of greenhouse gases around the world, what would you say?