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None of the world’s top industries would be profitable if they paid for the natural capital they use

A sobering new study finds that the world's biggest industries burn through $7.3 trillion worth of free natural capital a year. And it's the only reason they turn a profit.

David Roberts Technology April 17, 2013

Pesticides are killing our sperm

Agricultural poisons are reducing the quality and quantity of sperm in men all over the globe, especially farm workers, according to a new study.

John Upton Food March 5, 2013

Surf’s way, way up: Sea-level rise, explained

It's choose your own adventure: sea-level rise apocalypse edition! Here’s your chance to decide what the future will look like.

John Upton Climate & Energy March 7, 2013

Bahamas will soon be invaded by oil drills

The Bahamian government will allow exploratory oil drilling, triggering worries about the tourism and fishing industries.

John Upton Climate & Energy March 12, 2013

Washington, D.C., wants to be the greenest city in the U.S.

Just weeks after the district unveiled an ambitious new sustainability plan, drastic federal spending cuts kicked in, possibly dooming the entire effort.

Jared Green Cities March 10, 2013

Minnesota’s New (Standard Offer) Solar Energy Standard

A friend at Fresh Energy generously called me the “architect” of Minnesota’s new solar energy standard (signed last week), and...

John Farrell Uncategorized May 28, 2013

Spilled tar-sands oil could be creeping toward the Arkansas River

ExxonMobil says it has contained the toxic gunk that spewed into small-town Mayflower, Ark. But one oil spill expert begs to differ.

Suzi Parker Technology April 24, 2013

Organic tomatoes are healthier for you, researchers find

Organically grown tomatoes contain more vitamin C and cancer-fighting phenols than their conventional peers, according to a new study.

Susie Cagle Food and Agriculture February 25, 2013

Pollution may be endangering otter penises

The average size of an otter's penis bone has decreased over time. We know what you're thinking: "Otters have BONES in their PENISES?"

Jess Zimmerman Culture February 25, 2013

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