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Think “peak oil” is a discredited idea? Think again

Oil giants claim there are no limits on the future of oil and gas extraction, but they may be in for a surprise or two down the road.

Michael T. Klare Climate & Energy January 11, 2014

The Whitsundays, in the Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef will be smothered with silt, because coal

An Australian agency has given Indian and Australian coal mining companies permission to dump silt from a dredging project in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

John Upton Climate & Energy January 31, 2014

Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy targets the developing world for future profits

In the '80s, Big Tobacco targeted the developing world, where cigarette demand was strong and regulation was weak. Now, energy companies are taking a page from their playbook.

Michael T. Klare Technology May 31, 2014

Ask Umbra: Are cows really as bad for the climate as they say?

A reader inquires about bovine flatulence. Umbra lets it rip.

Ask Umbra® Culture January 13, 2014

2013 Marked the Thirty-seventh Consecutive Year of Above-Average Temperature

By Janet Larsen Last year was the thirty-seventh consecutive year of above-normal global temperature. According to data from NASA, the...

Lester Brown Uncategorized February 4, 2014

Hawaii lawmakers move to block local bans on GMOs, pesticides

Hawaii lawmakers have stepped in to protect Monsanto, Syngenta, and other ag giants from local laws that restrict their operations.

John Upton Food January 29, 2014

Could the Keystone pipeline give you cancer?

Sen. Barbara Boxer is warning that tar-sands oil poses significant health risks. She's calling on the State Department to do a new study on the issue.

Heather Smith Technology March 3, 2014