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Don’t expect any new coal-ash regulations within the next 23 days

The EPA proposed new rules for coal ash in 2010, but they haven't moved forward yet. And depending on what happens on Nov. 6, maybe they never will.

Philip Bump Technology October 15, 2012

In defense of a carbon tax

In response to David Roberts' post outlining why a carbon tax could be tricky to pull off, two proponents of the policy offer 10 reasons why we should still push for one.

James Handley & Charles Komanoff Climate & Energy December 4, 2012

Chevron faces criminal investigation into attempts to hide pollution

The investigation focuses on the same refinery in Richmond, Calif., where last month's explosion occurred.

Philip Bump Technology September 24, 2012

Ripple effect: Conserving water is about more than just letting it mellow

Knowing that we'll be facing increasingly frequent droughts, one woman's quest to reduce her own water footprint offers insight into the impending water crisis and how we can fix it.

Claire Thompson Culture November 21, 2012

Sen. Jeff Merkley on the (surprisingly nontrivial) chances for filibuster reform

There's been talk of reforming dysfunctional Senate rules for years. This time, says Sen. Jeff Merkley, it may actually happen.

David Roberts Climate & Energy November 30, 2012

Michigan’s Jennifer Granholm plugs fuel economy, Chevy Volt

The former governor of Michigan talks to Grist's Amanda Little about the auto-industry rescue, Detroit's move toward cleaner cars, and that doozy of a convention speech.

Amanda Little Politics September 19, 2012

TransCanada’s push to build Keystone runs into Native American objections

The Canadian firm's efforts to build the southern extension of Keystone means that it needs to work with Oklahoma's sovereign tribes.

Philip Bump Politics September 18, 2012

By the Numbers – Data Highlights from Full Planet, Empty Plates

More than 150 data sets accompany Lester R. Brown’s latest book, Full Planet, Empty Plates: The New Geopolitics of Food...

Earth Policy Institute Uncategorized October 17, 2012

One more way your plane flights are killing everybody

Remember when cars used to give off disgusting clouds of lead-laden smoke? Planes still do that. Some of them do,...

Sarah Laskow Culture September 4, 2012

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