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Move a little closer, please: ‘Carbon Zero,’ chapter 3

The key to climate salvation lies in making our cities denser. Alex Steffen explains why smart "walksheds" pave the way to lower emissions.

Alex Steffen Cities November 30, 2012

Breaking: Portland sustainability chief admits ‘Portlandia’ isn’t really a parody

Sustainability boss Susan Anderson explains how America's green capitol got that way -- and how Portland faces challenges that go beyond making sure the cool kids have enough food trucks.

Darby Minow Smith Culture November 2, 2012

Ask Umbra: Does microwaving vegetables zap their nutritional value?

A reader asks if it’s bad to microwave your food. Umbra cooks up an answer that’s healthy -- and tasty too.

Ask Umbra® Culture October 1, 2012

Cap-and-spade: Will California’s carbon market dollars go to organic farms?

As California enters the world of cap-and-trade, sustainable farms are in line to receive dollars that will come straight from oil and gas companies.

Twilight Greenaway Food and Agriculture October 4, 2012

Frackers’ faulty concrete leads to methane in Pennsylvania wells

But don't worry, folks. The industry says this rarely happens. So the odds that your water is flammable are pretty low.

Philip Bump Technology August 29, 2012

Very Cold War: China and the West rush to tap the thawed Arctic

Arctic states and international powerhouses are in the early stages of a new struggle to extract resources from way up north.

Philip Bump Politics September 19, 2012

Phish Food for thought: Even Burlington can get greener

Burlington, Vt., is the land of socialist senators and Ben & Jerry’s. But sustainability chief Jennifer Green says the town still has its work cut out for it.

Darby Minow Smith Cities October 26, 2012

Fires, droughts put focus on climate — but will we seize the moment?

Information won't lead to action without proactive planning -- the kind that requires cooperation between government, business, and other groups with a commitment to change.

Patrick Mazza Climate & Energy October 2, 2012

Atlanta region heads to the polls to reject a massive transportation investment

We've looked into our crystal ball, and it doesn't look good.

Philip Bump Transportation July 31, 2012

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