Articles

Those plastic balls that got dumped into the L.A. Reservoir aren't even designed to fight evaporation, and they may cause ecological problems.

Katie Herzog Culture

Seattle chef Renee Erickson weighs in on the world's changing waters, and how they might change her menu.

Eve Andrews Culture

The agency proposed new standards for methane emissions, but critics say they don't go far enough.

Clayton Aldern Politics

If climate change isn't a strong enough argument, a new Google Maps feature will make the solar decision a whole lot simpler for you.

Eric Holthaus Technology

It's not just the pope anymore.

Katie Herzog Culture

Her move comes one day after the Obama administration gave Shell the final go-ahead to drill in the region.

Katie Herzog Politics

Even before the rubble from the floods has had time to settle, the water’s effect on the drought has already started to recede.

Justin Carroll Climate & Energy

John Delaney is taking the internet underwater, and bringing the deep ocean to the public.

Suzanne Jacobs Culture

Plastic is an amazing part of our modern world, but it comes with a lot of downsides -- so scientists are using synthetic biology to make it better.

Suzanne Jacobs Technology

From clogging up our city to crushing its warehouse workers, there are lots of reasons to leave Amazon for good.

Katie Herzog Technology

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