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Frackers leaking less methane than previously believed, EPA says

The EPA has lowered its estimate of how much methane escapes during production of natural gas, but some scientists are skeptical of the rosy new figures.

John Upton Technology May 1, 2013

Why tar-sands pipelines are just too risky

Pipeline spills are happening more frequently in Upper Midwest states where tar-sands oil is more commonly transported.

John Upton Technology April 8, 2013

Terrifying/hilarious TransCanada docs call Keystone XL protesters terrorists

TransCanada's presentation to law enforcement agencies says the protesters are potentially violent. Protesters respond: WTF?

Susie Cagle Technology June 13, 2013

Tour de farm: A cross-country bike quest for the female farming perspective

Two college graduates set out by cycle to meet the women reshaping our food system.

Claire Thompson Food and Agriculture July 19, 2013

Flies that eat organic live longer, make more fly babies

Organic food may not be proven best for humans, but a new study points to it being best for the little bugs that annoy humans.

Susie Cagle Food and Agriculture March 28, 2013

This scientist needs your help to study air pollution from coal trains

An atmospheric scientist at the University of Washington hasn't been able to get money to study dust from coal trains, so he's turning to crowd-funding.

Claire Thompson Technology May 8, 2013

In GOP-run House, has science left the building?

Rep. Lamar Smith is calling for "thoughtful" discussion of climate change, but his main thought is just that we should approve Keystone XL. Here's what he and other Republicans are missing.

Ed Markey Climate & Energy May 23, 2013

Huge proposed Alaska mine could be next big environmental controversy for Obama

Fishermen and native groups want EPA to block the proposed Pebble Mine near Bristol Bay, one of the world's most productive salmon fisheries and home to vast reserves of gold and copper.

Claire Thompson Technology June 4, 2013

A drunk person, a child, and a blind man get into a car. Who’s driving?

Here's what the intersection of car-share programs and driverless cars could look like.

Steve Gutmann & Ben Schonberger Uncategorized June 8, 2013

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