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August 2017

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  • Bonus: Behind the Scenes at TED August 15, 2017

    A surprise bonus, because Manoush's TED talk is online now (!) and she has some behind-the-scenes&nbsp;memories to share from the main stage. To celebrate - and vent. (episode)

  • Save the Planet! Part 1: I'm Gonna Take My Clothes Off August 2, 2017

    This week, five episodes for five ways we can do better by the planet. First: warm up, strip down. Rethink the air conditioner. (article)

  • Save the Planet! Part 2: Whale Poop August 2, 2017

    Giant whale turds. A permanent shade over the sun. One is flashier, but that's the danger of it. This is poopier oceans vs. the climate change quick fix. (article)

  • Save the Planet! Part 3: Super Powered Sweet Corn August 2, 2017

    We&rsquo;ve made our plants bigger, juicier, and sturdier. Now can we make them better at sucking CO2? And should we? (article)

  • Save the Planet! Part 4: Suck It August 2, 2017

    First, stick a giant vacuum cleaner onto a smokestack. Inhale the exhaust. Then what? &nbsp; (article)

  • Save the Planet! Part 5: Do Over? August 2, 2017

    We were going to have to talk about it eventually. No, not Elon Musk (although yes, he does come up). Mars. Planet B. &nbsp; (article)