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Why stop with a state frog? We need many more Official Objects
The list of needed designations is long, starting with Official State Excuse.
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Still in decline, the spotted owl is back in the political spotlight
Old growth forests were partially preserved, but the northern spotted owl has disappeared faster than anyone thought. The old fights are breaking out again, with the Bush administration pressuring scientists to pin the blame on a non-native predator, the barred owl, and to open up more forests for l
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Is Salt Lake City the new Seattle?
Mossback on the road: A sports arena controversy, a battle over urban design and walkability, experimentation with biofuels: Passing through, I couldn't help but notice some familiar topics.
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Pets, food, and fur: Exploring our affinity for animals can get complicated
When religious leaders and lawyers challenge your ethical and emotional instincts, your thinking evolves.
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Cascadia is North America's bicycle-commuting capital, but look at Europe
The Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany all put us to shame. Fortunately, it's not a race.