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Air pollution may be as harmful to your lungs as smoking cigarettes, study finds

Air pollution may be as harmful to your lungs as smoking cigarettes, study finds

Smog can spike during hot days. A new study finds that the effects of breathing air pollution may be cumulative. Long-term exposure may lead to lung disease, even among people who've never smoked.
by Allison Aubrey

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How bad is Pakistan's plastic bag problem? See for yourself

How bad is Pakistan's plastic bag problem? See for yourself

Prime Minister Imran Khan's ban on plastic bags in Pakistan goes into effect on Aug. 14. Environmentalists say it's a good idea — but argue that the plan is flawed.
by Abdul Sattar and Diaa Hadid

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Report: Great Lakes cleanups boost economic development

Report: Great Lakes cleanups boost economic development

Work that was done along the St. Louis River and Bay in Duluth was highlighted in the report. The study reviewed efforts to restore harbors, river mouths and other spots that were contaminated with toxic wastes during the industrial boom era.
by The Associated Press

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Is grass-fed beef really better for the planet? Here's the science

Is grass-fed beef really better for the planet? Here's the science

There are many elements to consider: climate, animal welfare, greenhouse-gas emissions, land use. And with so many factors at play, sometimes the answer gets complicated.
by Nancy Matsumoto

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Smokey at 75: America's iconic fire-preventing bear evolves his message

Smokey at 75: America's iconic fire-preventing bear evolves his message

The animated bear with the iconic slogan is the face of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. But his message now is more nuanced, as scientists and land managers’ perspectives of the role of wildfire have evolved.
by Dan Kraker

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The promise — and perceived peril — of bringing green amenities to low-income communities

The promise — and perceived peril — of bringing green amenities to low-income communities

The Minneapolis Foundation has awarded its first round of grants to involve low-income, diverse communities in climate change initiatives. One would bring electric cars and charging stations to low-income communities. But what will it take to get buy-in from residents?
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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To slow global warming, U.N. warns agriculture must change

To slow global warming, U.N. warns agriculture must change

The way we produce food and manage land must change radically if humans hope to avoid catastrophic global temperature rise, according to a new report by the United Nations panel on climate change.
by Allison Aubrey and Rebecca Hersher

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