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America’s first climate refugees: “It’s happening now … The village is sinking”

Residents of Newtok, Alaska, know they must evacuate, but who will pay the $130 million cost of moving them?

Suzanne Goldenberg Climate & Energy May 18, 2013

14 questions for Exxon from an oil spill expert

Exxon’s tar sands pipeline spill in Mayflower, Arkansas is highlighting concerns about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, and raising questions...

Joe Smyth Uncategorized April 5, 2013

Do helmets really keep cyclists safer?

A recent photo of a guy and his kid riding without helmets spawned an intense Facebook debate. What do we really know about these things?

Susie Cagle Cities May 31, 2013

Take our quiz to figure out what kind of chicken is right for you

Modern Farmer has a guide to choosing a chicken. The only problem: It wasn't in Cosmo quiz form. We fixed that.

Jess Zimmerman Culture April 4, 2013

Nevada utility to stop burning coal, which will probably just be burned somewhere else

NV Energy will stop burning coal by 2025, replacing that source of energy with renewables and natural gas.

John Upton Climate & Energy April 4, 2013

Would Mount Everest’s first conquerors recognize it anymore?

This week marks the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. But thanks to climate change, these aren't the same peaks.

John Upton Climate & Energy May 30, 2013

Did climate change cause the epic Great Plains drought?

A report from NOAA finds that last year's drought in the central U.S. was just a freak weather event, but at least one respected climate scientist disagrees.

John Upton Climate & Energy April 15, 2013

‘Degradable Plastic Bag’ Manufacturer Makes False Claims About Product

Recently, our dog chewed up our 10-years-old family compost bin. The new, metal bin we purchased came with “degradable” (e.g.,...

Mike Casey Uncategorized April 29, 2013

Insurance companies on climate change: ‘What climate change?’

Many insurance firms are clueless when it comes to climate change. Allstate and Travelers question its very existence.

John Upton Technology March 11, 2013

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