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Ever since the fiasco in Atlanta in 1996, there have been big worries about how people get around to Olympic venues, and new transit systems are often the greatest legacy of the games. In London, from cable cars to shiny subways, TreeHugger Bonnie has tried them all.
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Despite the Olympic hysteria about the subway system.  Public Transport at the Olympics is Smooth Running--So Far

It's real. Recent Extreme Heatwaves Were Caused by Climate Change - Even Moderate Heat Has Doubled 
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What we can do to fix this.  How Technology Can Help Us Beat the Heat Without Crippling the Grid

News to me.   What's the Difference Between "Indeterminate" and "Determinate" Tomatoes? 
Nations With More Press Freedom Have Better Environmental Quality, Study Finds
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No fights over helmets or stop signs, just good positive vibes.  Why Do You Ride? 
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A new series about keeping cool with culture, not contraptions. Beat the Heat!
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