Articles by John Upton

John Upton is a reporter at Climate Central.

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America’s kids eating healthier, getting fitter

The sweet news from a new study is that children are exercising more, watching TV less, and eating more healthful foods than they used to.

John Upton Culture
Pebble Mine project in Alaska is on the ropes

One of two companies that wanted to build a massive gold and copper mine near Bristol Bay has pulled out of the project, leaving its future uncertain.

John Upton Technology
Herbicide drift threatens vineyards

Wisconsin is home to a flourishing grape-farming industry. Who knew? But that industry is threatened by pesticides from corn and soy farms.

John Upton Technology
Bobby Jindal to axe officials who took on Big Oil

The Louisiana governor is giving the boot to flood-control officials who sued oil companies over billions of dollars in damage to coastal marshes.

John Upton Politics