Articles by John Upton
John Upton is a reporter at Climate Central.
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Here’s why privatizing food inspection might not be the greatest idea
Flawed advice and ratings from a private food-inspection firm led to tainted cantaloupe that killed 33 people, say farmers who are filing suit against the firm.
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Colorado frackers paying tiny fines for keeping chemicals secret
Frackers have been flouting a Colorado rule that requires them to disclose the chemicals they use. Seven companies have been fined $1,000 apiece.
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Gulf fisherman: “There is no life out there”
It's oyster season, but many oyster beds in the Gulf of Mexico are empty. Thanks to the 2010 BP oil spill, lots of other fisheries are suffering too.
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Winery plans to chop down California redwoods to make room for vineyards
As the world warms, winemakers are moving into new regions. Along the California coast, that's bad news for redwoods.