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Do you think frackers should disclose the chemicals they use? EPA wants to know

That's not a rhetorical question. The EPA is seeking public comment, even though it might not do anything after the comments are received.

John Upton Technology

Another big EPA court victory — this time on soot pollution

It's the third notable environmental court win in a month, upholding the EPA's right to clamp down on particulates that cause heart attacks and asthma.

John Upton Technology

Local to the extreme: This project puts the farm right in the grocery store

Right now, the Farmery is just a test project in a shipping container, but Ben Greene and his team have big dreams.

Andrew Zaleski Culture

Ask Umbra: Do they still make alarm clocks that don’t require batteries or electricity?

A reader is tired of waking up to her smartphone. Umbra crows about the alternatives.

Ask Umbra® Culture

This bill would help build the kinds of communities where millennials want to live

A new Senate proposal would make it easier for local governments to do transit-oriented development.

Ben Adler Cities

Watch this “Years of Living Dangerously” takedown of Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity

Showtime's climate change series takes a hard look at Chris Christie, RGGI, and Americans for Prosperity.

Amelia Urry Culture

It only took 28 years to get solar panels back on the White House roof!

After years of repeated grumblings of “we’re going to do this, we promise,” Obama has finally plunked some solar panels on his house.

Eve Andrews Technology

Is Whole Foods really that threatened by Walmart offering organics?

Classism will insulate Whole Foods from Walmart's organic offerings. It's like Starbucks versus McDonald's.

Holly Richmond Culture

Obama lays out plan to boost solar energy and energy efficiency

If you're worried about climate change, these steps might seem small-bore. They are. Obama will be making a much bigger climate move next month.

Ben Adler Technology

“As the Bus Stops” is your new fave transit-themed soap opera

Secret twins, surprise pregnancies, shared ... park-and-ride lots? It's all here.