Latest Articles
-
![]()
![]()
Apple’s recycling robot wants your old iPhone. Don’t give it to him.
Recycling electronics is a messy business.
-
![]()
![]()
6 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, thousands of people are still sick
The disaster took a heavy toll on public health in the Gulf.
-
![]()
![]()
Can I recycle baby food pouches?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk unpacks what you need to know about those popular, squishy containers of ready-to-eat kiddo treats.
-
![]()
![]()
We fact-checked what Trump and Clinton said about energy at the debate
Donald Trump told a few lies about energy during Sunday's debate, while Hillary Clinton reiterated her warm feelings for natural gas.
-
![]()
![]()
Florida governor won’t extend voter deadline, even in a hurricane
Residents were told to evacuate. Now, they might not be able to register to vote.
-
![]()
![]()
Racism stands in the way of Obama’s push for affordable housing
Low-density zoning is often really about keeping non-whites from moving in. But that gives the federal government power to fight it.
-
![]()
![]()
This young engineer wants to convince you that nuclear power is just what the climate needs
Rachel Slaybaugh is excited about new nuclear startups and confident that nuclear energy can be safe.
-
![]()
![]()
Florida doesn’t know what’s coming for it
Hurricanes are getting rarer but stronger. As Matthew barrels toward Florida, communities remain unprepared for a big storm.
-
![]()
![]()
Here’s how to keep your sweaters lasting longer
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk pulls the wool from our eyes and tells us how to find high-quality knitwear and keep it looking good.
-
Just how bad is online shopping? There’s a lot to unpack
The impact of your online purchase depends on things like shipping options and community density.
