Politics

The farm bill may be about to make a lot of chickens very happy

Following precedent set by California's Proposition 2, the federal government may be set to permanently ban battery cages -- with the egg industry's blessing.

Philip Bump Agriculture

Why climate polls don’t mean much

People involved in climate politics are always using polls to show that the public supports their policy positions. But polls actually tell us very little about how politics will play out in the real world.

David Roberts Energy

Me, on the radio, talking about military ‘greening’

I was on Sea Change Radio last week to talk about the military’s efforts to use less oil — and Republicans’ efforts to stop them. It’s a long bit, nice and meaty at about a half hour, so put it on your iPod for your next bus ride. Here it is:

David Roberts Energy

Secretary Clinton will represent the U.S. at Earth Summit

An announcement from the State Department outlines the full U.S. government delegation.

Philip Bump Politics

The five farm bill amendments you should keep an eye on

Legislation currently in the Senate is one of the most important things happening in Washington. Here are the five things to watch.

Philip Bump Agriculture

Romney is not a secret moderate on energy; he’s a Republican

Lots of centrist types think that once Romney's in the White House, his inner moderate will re-emerge. That's because lots of centrist types are naive about American politics.

David Roberts Climate & Energy

Solving the climate crisis means saying yes and no

When it comes to climate work, yes and no are the interdependent and mutually reinforcing faces of responsible action.

KC Golden Politics

Philadelphia invests in fresh food to fight obesity — but will it work?

A $900,000 investment by the city will put fresh foods and refrigeration systems in several hundred stores – despite evidence showing it may not have an impact.

Philip Bump Cities

Can climate hawks campaign for something good instead of against something bad?

The climate activist movement has plenty of bright-green, positive rhetoric, but it has struggled with how to put its weight behind positive campaigns. It's no easy task, but it's necessary.

David Roberts Politics

Election recap: Much ado (and cash) results in nothing

What do millions of dollars in television ads and mail and voter outreach get you? The status quo in Wisconsin and California.