Articles

A new report written for the European Commission says cleaner power is cheaper power when all costs are considered.

Sam Bliss Climate & Energy

Here's one for the naysayers who insist renewable energy can't keep the lights on and power our cities.

James West Climate & Energy

A witty crowdfunding campaign is hawking water-saving toilet "bricks" for Californians.

Sara Bernard Culture

Being a waitress in Williston, N.D., is just as horrible as it sounds.

Laura Gottesdiener Technology

A General Mills-owned company is trying to save the bees -- one flower bomb at a time.

Liz Core Technology

When the forests of Guinea were cut down, fruit bats and humans became a lot cozier -- and so did their diseases.

Amelia Urry Culture

An ex-bodysurfing champ and former census worker is leading a volunteer effort to give slum residents mailing addresses.

Eve Andrews Culture

The Defense Department says global warming "poses immediate risks to U.S. national security."

Tim McDonnell Politics

The city is lowering its default speed limit, which will prevent pedestrian deaths, assuming the cops actually enforce the law.

Ben Adler Politics

Dems should stop wasting time trying to win over rural whites and instead embrace the diverse, urban voters who value a clean environment.

David Roberts Politics

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