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PG&E hit with big penalty for big natural-gas explosion

California regulators want to make Pacific Gas & Electric spend $2.25 billion on safety improvements following a 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno.

John Upton Climate & Energy

WTO kills Ontario’s green jobs initiative

A program in Ontario that promoted renewable energy produced with locally manufactured equipment got slapped down by international trade bosses.

John Upton Technology

Local food fail: NYC paves over a beloved foodie haven

City council shutters the New Amsterdam market to make way for another ritzy high rise -- and calls it a win for local food.

Rachel Signer Cities

Carrotmob helps you give businesses a reason to make positive changes

It works like an inverse boycott. Rather than influence businesses by withholding money, customers can influence businesses by giving them money.

Sarah Laskow Technology

Conservative newspaper declares love for Obama’s fracker-friendly ways

The Washington Examiner usually hates on President Obama, but it wholeheartedly approves of his natural-gas policies.

John Upton Climate & Energy

You can help save Venice’s old-school gondolas

There are two kinds of gondolas in Venice. Kickstarter is trying to save the cheaper ones.

Sarah Miller Cities

Will cities ever get smart about water use?

Cities worldwide have dangerously unsustainable water supplies, says a new study. But making a deal with farmers could solve the crisis for many.

Robert Lalasz Cities

Compare a week of U.S. groceries to Mexico, Mongolia, and other countries

Peter Menzel and Faith D'Alusio offer a fascinating window into the differences in the quantity and quality of food people eat across the world.

Sarah Laskow Culture

The FDA wants to put restrictions on caffeine

The FDA is worried about the 10-year-old kid who thinks it's AWESOME to have caffeinated waffles.