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More corn grown in U.S. this year than ever before. Thanks, biofuels.

American farmers are set to harvest 30 percent more corn this year than last year. That's due to agreeable weather and EPA's biofuel mandate.

John Upton Technology November 5, 2013

Thanks to Congress, 2014 will bring uncertainty for the wind industry

The wind PTC has allowed the industry to grow and reduce costs, but now it is expiring. There hasn't been a big fight to extend it into next year. Why?

Ryan Koronowski Technology December 29, 2013

BP negligent in Texas refinery leak but absolved of wrongdoing

A jury found that BP was negligent for allowing toxic chemicals to spew from a Texas refinery for 40 days. But the jurors ruled that the company's actions caused no harm.

John Upton Technology October 15, 2013

Obama delayed regulations until after the election, but that’s just a symptom of the problem

The whole federal regulatory system has been perverted by industry interests.

Ben Adler Climate & Energy December 16, 2013

Why GMO labeling won’t increase food prices

Big Ag argues food costs would rise if Washington state votes to label GMOs. Here's a closer look at why those claims are false.

Michael Lipsky Technology October 13, 2013

Science confirms: Politics wrecks your ability to do math

A new study finds that even how you solve a difficult math problem can depend on your politics.

Chris Mooney Culture September 8, 2013

6 facts about cereal’s wild past

Did you know the inventor of Grape Nuts was originally a suspenders salesperson? Or that Dr. Kellogg of Kellogg's offered "machine-powered enemas"? YEAH.

Holly Richmond Food and Agriculture October 22, 2013

The Arctic hasn’t been this hot for 120,000 years

A new study finds unprecedented warming in the Canadian Arctic, and blames it squarely on climate change.

John Upton Climate & Energy October 28, 2013

Children will bear the brunt of climate change impacts, new study says

Children are more at risk from climate change because of their increased risk of health problems, malnutrition, and migration.

Fiona Harvey, the Guardian Climate & Energy September 23, 2013

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