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President Obama and Mitt Romney in the first of three presidential debates.

Schieffer: ‘Only so many’ debate questions you can get to

Debate moderator Bob Schieffer was totally going to ask about climate change! But, you know, didn't.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy

People who eat more vegetables are happier

Maybe it's just because their food tastes better.

Jess Zimmerman Food

Farmland prices continue to spike, despite drought

Agriculture land prices have been posting double-digit gains for years. Should we use the word "bubble?" Everyone else seems to be.

Philip Bump Culture

Tar-sands pipeline protesters take on British Columbia legislature

Upwards of 4,500 activists rallied yesterday against Canadian tar-sands pipelines in British Columbia.

Susie Cagle Climate & Energy

Mars’ grand canyon can kick our Grand Canyon’s ass

Mars may or may not have water, but it does have a gigantic, beautiful canyon that puts America's Grand Canyon to shame. I

Sarah Laskow Uncategorized

Mitt Romney President Barack Obama during the second U.S. presidential debate

Why no one said the c-word in the debates

Four debates and no mentions of climate change. Have we moved backward when it comes to focus on science in politics?

Chris Mooney Climate & Energy

How U.S. cities rank for cleantech (congrats, San Jose!)

A new index ranks U.S. cities by leadership in cleantech -- and San Jose, Calif., leads the pack. The West Coast and Northeast dominate, but other regional clusters are coming on strong.

David Roberts Technology

This woman’s trying to break the Guinness record for fastest tour of the NYC subway system

She's not doing it for the glory, though. She's doing it to call attention to proposed fare hikes that could raise the standard subway fare to $2.50.

Sarah Laskow Cities

Central Park receives $100 million gift, largest ever to a public park

The big donation from hedge-fund manager John Paulson will increase Central Park's endowment by a third and fund park improvements.