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Why Big Coal’s export terminals could be even worse than the Keystone XL pipeline

Proposed Northwest coal ports could have a bigger climate impact -- with local pollution to boot.

Josh Harkinson Technology October 9, 2013

Europe says its own biofuels policies increase food costs 50%, drive deforestation

Two new studies that came out in Europe during the last couple of days show that biofuel mandates are causing...

Glenn Hurowitz Uncategorized September 9, 2013

Could this 2013 Nobel laureate afford college today?

Randy Schekman, one of this year's Nobel Prize winners in medicine, says access to affordable, publicly supported higher education was crucial to his success. Can today's scientific talent even afford to pursue a career like his?

Chris Mooney & Indre Viskontas Climate & Energy October 11, 2013

Maryland chickens out on farm pollution rule

Just as the state was about to clamp down on farmers who coat their crops with chicken manure, officials cave to the poultry industry.

John Upton Food August 27, 2013

Can Elon Musk’s cousin do for solar power what Tesla has done for electric cars?

The once inexperienced businessman is changing the face of solar energy.

Will Oremus Technology November 8, 2013

Nature vs. nature: Is “green infrastructure” the best defense against climate disasters?

A year after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast, some scientists argue that restoring reefs and marshes can protect us next time. Engineers say that's a bunch of baloney.

Greg Hanscom Cities October 28, 2013

Global warming leads to darker ice leads to more global warming

As ice thins, the Arctic gets less reflective -- and that's bad news.

Jess Zimmerman Climate & Energy August 5, 2013

Cooling Pacific has dampened global warming, research shows

Scientists say changes in tropical waters could be responsible for the recent "pause" in rising temperatures.

Fiona Harvey, the Guardian Climate & Energy September 3, 2013

Protecting Americans from Power Plant Pollution

On September 20, the Environmental Protection Agency will release new safeguards against carbon pollution that, if expectations are on target,...

Mary Anne Hitt Uncategorized September 17, 2013

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