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India may be the next big polluter to announce a climate plan

India is the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter after China and the U.S., and now it's cooking up a new climate action strategy.

John Light Politics

Barbra Streisand behind global warming hoax, says Sen. Inhofe

That's what the GOP senator who'll be taking control of the environment committee told David Corn several years ago.

David Corn Politics

Cheap gasoline summons the dread SUV from its jumbo grave

SUVs never had much on their cheaper, more efficient, safer compact-car competitors. But every time the price of fuel drops, the zombies return.

Heather Smith Technology

After Ferguson, we must ask: Who owns the streets?

The crime that sparked the deadly encounter between Ferguson Mo., police officer Darren Wilson and 18-year-old Michael Brown? Jaywalking.

Brentin Mock Cities

11 ways to fall in love with humble, spicy daikon this winter

How to use this large root in more ways than you thought possible.

Lindsay-Jean Hard Culture

Seas are rising in weird, new ways

New research shows that seas are rising faster in the Southern Hemisphere, thanks to climate change. (Sucks for you once again, Global South!)

Amelia Urry Climate & Energy

The world’s most important Mad Lib will be filled by ________

This week in Peru, delegates are creating the framework for a deal to fight global warming. Next year, they'll fill in the blanks.

Tim McDonnell Politics

Of course Portland wants you to bike to the airport

Cycling to PDX can even offset about 1 percent of your flight's carbon emissions.

Sam Bliss Culture

Whatever, Tesla, this guy just invented a real flying car

The Terrafugia Transition will go down in history as the first ever commercially available flying car AND the worst name ever given to a product of any sort.

Jim Meyer Technology

Why this U.N. climate summit is especially important

There's more optimism than usual about the two-week negotiating session in Lima, Peru.