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By Maggie Astor
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Guest Essay
By Kate Marvel
Dr. Marvel, a climate scientist at the environmental nonprofit Project Drawdown, was a lead author on the Fifth National Climate Assessment.
Two and a half years ago, when I was asked to help write the most authoritative report on climate change in the United States, I…
The new Macs are here! The new Macs are here! But Apple would like iMac fans to go ahead and buy the 24-inch model, please. Meanwhile, remember Intel? Happy new Macs to all who purchase and celebrate
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