Articles by John Upton
John Upton is a reporter at Climate Central.
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Last coal-fired car ferry to keep dumping waste in Lake Michigan
In 2008, the EPA ordered the S.S. Badger to stop dumping its coal ash overboard, but the latest proposed deal will let the ferry keep dumping through 2014.
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Americans want more renewable energy and more climate-change prep
New polls show widespread support for ramping up clean energy and preparing for sea-level rise and harsher storms.
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James Hansen to quit NASA, become full-time climate activist
Hansen has been the nation's most outspoken scientist on the need for climate action. Now he's leaving his day job to dedicate himself to activism.
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Canadian officials in uproar over pipeline video game, not over actual pipelines
A game funded by a public broadcaster has players build virtual oil pipelines, which virtual opponents can then blow up.
