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The Horrifying Numbers Behind America’s Smoking Habit
See just how damaging (and how hard to shake) smoking is in this new series of infographics.
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Bike Badly, Get A Ball To The Face?
A new ad shows what should happen to inconsiderate bikers, drivers, and pedestrians: An angry reprimand (complete with flying basketball).
Purchasing Power Is Social Impact Power
Written by: Will Byrne
Instead of focusing on activism or government, communities can find power and effect change through their collective business decisions.
Size Does Matter: Bigger Windmills Are Better
A new study finds that building one giant wind turbine is a lot better than building a whole field of small ones. Prepare for a future of monster wind power.
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Making It Easy To Bring Cell Phone Apps To Africa
When you think of apps, you think of shiny smart phones. But most of the world is still operating without an iPhone. Africa’s Talking is working on utilizing the massive power of mobile phones for more than just calls
Feeding the Future
Genetically Modified Food That Prevents Cancer, Makes You Healthier
Image: Eric Isselee/Shutterstock
There is a lot of reasonable debate about the safety of changing the genetic makeup of things we eat, but scientists are doing amazing things with GM food--everything from cancer-preventing tomatoes to cabbages that produce their own pesticides.
Building A Carbon-Neutral Haven For Sustainability In The Middle East
Masdar City--Abu Dhabi’s $18 billion experiment in high-tech, low-resource living--got a ton of press when it was announced. Now that it’s up and running, is it living up to its promise?
