Latest Articles
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Why doesn't the U.S. government allow teleworking when it's hot?
Feds are allowed to stay home when it snows, but not when it's so hot that the pavement is literally melting. Wha?
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Which cities pay the most for gas?
Which cities eat up the most gas? Mint.com has the lowdown on how often their users buy gas every month, and how much they spend (click for a larger infographic).
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Warren Buffet's crazy-like-a-fox plan to revive America's auto industry
Warren Buffett, legendary investor and one of the world's richest people, is about to leverage his part-ownership of China's largest battery manufacturer to deliver a shot in the arm to America's ailing auto industry.
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Climate scientist: It's only going to get hotter
It's tricky to talk about the link between heat waves like the one half of America is suffering under and climate change. But climate scientist Peter Gleick does a good job. He writes:
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Viva veggies: In which I try tofustrami, and like it
The Humane Society wrote and offered to buy me a delicious vegetarian lunch. My general policy is to eat lunch when it's offered, so I took them up on it.
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Minor threat: Our lame response to climate change
A new article compares U.S. resources spent against perceived threats like international terrorism, economic crisis, and climate change. Can you guess which one gets shortchanged?
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Critical List: Financial assistance for cooling costs down; Atlanta's trees are dying
Stuck in a heat wave? Can't afford A/C? Too bad: Groups that dole out government assistance for cooling have had their funding cut and have turned away up to 80 percent of applicants.
Today's the first anniversary of the climate bill's death.
Atlanta loves trees! It charges $1,000 to chop one down. But drought, storms, invasive species, and natural causes get to kill trees for free, and they’re are all contributing to a large-scale die-off. -
Talking about the weather, post chitchat
The weather isn't a boring topic of conversation, and talking about the link between extreme weather and climate change takes on new significance.
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What’s the real cost of not investing in clean energy?
Politicians have not invested in the insurance policy against climate change that we need.
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Secondhand style: Wake me up, I'm wearing a nightgown
I tried to punch up this thrift store dress with braided hair, huge earrings, and bright red lipstick, but it still bores me to sleep. The reaction in my office: crickets chirping.
