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Interior: We’ll maybe finalize those fracking rules next year

Last May, the department suggested new regulations by the end of 2012. No longer.

Philip Bump Technology

Giving cars their own version of the internet could reduce crashes by 80 percent

Networking vehicles might cut down on accidents as much as 80 percent.

Sarah Miller Uncategorized

What does obesity have to do with climate change? Plenty, say some scientists

A less stable climate will likely cause food prices to spike, and that could mean more of us in the developed world will be eating highly processed, fattening foods.

Tom Laskawy Climate & Energy

Different breeds of urban agriculture duke it out in Detroit

The Detroit City Council has OK'd a big, millionaire-backed urban forestry project, but will it also support smaller community farms?

Susie Cagle Cities

Oil companies polluting aquifers with EPA’s blessing

While much of the country suffers from drought, the feds give oil and mining companies licenses to pollute what water we do have.

Susie Cagle Technology

Study finds ‘widespread seafood fraud’ at restaurants

Almost 40 percent of tested fish in New York City were mislabeled, with endangered or toxic varieties being served instead of what's listed on the menu.

Susie Cagle Culture

Sen. Boxer to form congressional ‘climate change caucus,’ which should do the trick

There are some 250 other caucuses, including a Climate Caucus, but this new one is surely just what's needed.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy

Drought hits Colorado ranchers, and polluting oil drillers deliver another blow

Sheep farmers are suffering from Colorado's persistent drought. Meanwhile, oil and gas companies pollute some of the water that remains.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy

Here’s a mama duck and her babies crossing a highway, enjoy your heart attack

Everyone's fine! Except you, because you died of stress watching it.

Jess Zimmerman Uncategorized

Exxon’s predictions for 2040: More oil use, more electricity use, more, more, more

ExxonMobil's annual "Outlook for Energy" report is not without bias -- or alarming data.