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Protecting marine life also helps people nearby, study says

A study of marine-protected areas off the Central American coast found that people living close to these areas had better food security and greater household wealth.
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Air pollution may raise risk of dementia, analysis shows

Researchers examined 16 studies and found consistent evidence of a connection between toxic air pollutants known as PM 2.5 and dementia.
Oil companies welcome Kern permitting changes while opponents turn to courts, state government
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Oil companies welcome Kern permitting changes while opponents turn to courts, state government

After a unanimous vote by the Kern County Board of Supervisors to reinstate streamlined drilling permits, local oil producers said they were looking forward to a more predictable regulatory structure, while an opponent pledged to challenge the measure.

In Praise of Walking
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Walking is the best thing you can do for your health

In an excerpt from his new book, 'In Praise of Walking,' Shane O'Mara delves into the science behind an activity that human beings often underestimate—at our own peril.

Could a Green New Deal make us happier people?
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Could a Green New Deal make us happier people?

Too many of us work too much. It’s not just making us miserable, it’s wrecking the planet.
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