Articles by John Upton

John Upton is a reporter at Climate Central.

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China plans a major solar spree

The country plans to quadruple its solar generation capacity by 2015, taking advantage of cheap solar panel prices caused by a supply glut.

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Here’s an easy way to protect coastal communities from rising seas and storms

Leaving mangroves, coral reefs, and other shoreline habitats intact around the U.S. could help protect more than a million people, researchers say.

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FDA moves to keep arsenic out of your apple juice

The agency is proposing new limits on the amount of cancer-causing arsenic allowed in apple juice. Arsenic contamination can be caused by pesticides.

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Campaign to roll back state renewable programs is a flop so far

The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council has been pushing state bills to undermine renewable portfolio standards -- and losing.

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