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Soot is the second-most dangerous global warming pollutant

New findings suggest that particulate emissions pose a serious threat to the climate.

Philip Bump Culture January 16, 2013

The bizarre and fascinating history of lead in gasoline

The story of how lead got in gasoline -- and stayed there for decades -- is endlessly fascinating.

David Roberts Uncategorized January 4, 2013

New York’s energy-efficiency survey suggests that older is often better

Despite LEED certification for new buildings, structures with thicker walls and fewer windows often are more environment-friendly.

Philip Bump Cities December 26, 2012

After Record 2012, World Wind Power Set to Top 300,000 Megawatts in 2013

By J. Matthew Roney Even amid policy uncertainty in major wind power markets, wind developers still managed to set a...

Lester Brown Uncategorized April 2, 2013

Balanced rock art is crazy stressful and crazy beautiful to look at

Watching artist Michael Grab balance rocks is really kind of stressful, but the results are amazing.

Sarah Laskow Uncategorized December 4, 2012

Amazing new house proves that green doesn’t have to mean expensive

In a tough neighborhood in Washington, D.C., the new Empowerhouse generates all of its own energy and captures all the rainwater that falls on site. And it didn’t cost a million bucks to build.

Jared Green Cities December 23, 2012

As the climate warms, skiers can kiss their Aspen goodbye

Global warming almost certainly spells doom for ski resorts. So why aren’t industry leaders making more of a stink about it?

Greg Hanscom Culture March 6, 2013

GMO fail: Monsanto foiled by feds, Supreme Court, and science

Monsanto takes it on the chin as scientists uncover disappointing GM crop yields, more states introduce labeling bills, and the Supreme Court tees up a patent case against the company.

Tom Laskawy Technology February 15, 2013

Solar panels could destroy U.S. utilities, according to U.S. utilities

Rooftop solar panels and other distributed-energy tools will radically shake up the power sector, according to an unusually frank report from a utility trade group.

David Roberts Technology April 10, 2013

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