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Wisconsin’s sand-mining boom could fuel fracking abroad

Wisconsin has just the right kind of sand for fracking, and industry wants to ship it around the world. But sand mining takes a serious environmental toll.

John Upton Climate & Energy October 14, 2013

Carbon-friendly skies: Flying smaller airlines reduces your footprint

To shrink your airborne carbon footprint, stick with smaller carriers that serve regional geographic areas. (And probably don't fly Allegiant Air.)

John Upton Technology September 11, 2013

Brace yourself for KFC’s deep-fried soup

We're not sure what fried utensil to use -- fried fork or fried spoon?

Jess Zimmerman Food and Agriculture September 3, 2013

Non-panel costs make a bigger difference as solar energy gets cheap

Last week’s graphic on the impact of local permitting on the cost of solar power was a big hit, so...

John Farrell Uncategorized August 26, 2013

How you pay farmers to watch their crops shrivel up and die

The federal crop insurance program puts farmers in a real bind. And as climate change intensifies, it's only getting worse.

Laird Townsend Climate & Energy October 31, 2013

We can’t let Russia screw up plans for a huge marine reserve

The U.S. and New Zealand are leading a push to create the world’s largest marine protected area around Antarctica. Russia needs to get on board — and then cooperate on climate efforts too.

John Podesta & Michael Conathan Politics October 30, 2013

A fresher Philly: Fruits and veggies make a comeback in the city’s corner stores

With 31-year-old Brianna Almaguer Sandoval at the helm, the Healthy Corner Store Initiative is adding nutritional value to some of the city's poorest neighborhoods.

Andrea Appleton Cities November 19, 2013

Ozone hole could be making global warming worse

It's like Lord Voldemort joining forces with The Penguin: Two of the globe's greatest environmental threats appear to be ganging up on us.

John Upton Climate & Energy August 12, 2013

As climate changes, polar bears switch to polluted food

Polar bears just can't catch a break. As the climate shifts, East Greenland's population is eating more seals with higher concentrations of chemical pollution in their flesh.

John Upton Climate & Energy September 23, 2013

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