California has too much solar power. That might be good for ratepayers

California should embrace the idea of building more solar panels than it can consistently use rather than treating oversupply as a problem, research suggests.
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Too Many People Want to Travel

Massive crowds are causing environmental degradation, dangerous conditions, and the immiseration and pricing-out of locals.
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Loneliness in America Is Caused by Our Broken Culture

A lot of our cultural problems are issues with no clear government or policy solution. But they represent huge problems nonetheless.
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Satellite data shows Amazon deforestation rising under Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro

BRASILIA (REUTERS) - Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil sped up in May (2019) to the fastest rate in a decade, according to data from an early-warning satellite system, as experts pointed to activity by illegal loggers encouraged by the easing of environmental protections under President Jair Bolsonaro.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Nut of note: 70% of world's macadamia can be traced back to single Australian tree

New research shows a single 19th century tree in southern Queensland gave rise to the world’s dominant plant variety
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New Zealand wants to make people happy, not rich - will it work?

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern has unveiled what is being called the world's first budget to prioritise wellbeing over economic activity
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Opinion | Keep Your Augmented Reality. Give Me a Secret Garden.

My friends and I found hidden spaces where we could be teenagers again. We must be allowed to keep them.
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