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Are the Batteries Ready? 100% Clean Energy Requires Progress on Storage

In the long run, there’s no avoiding energy storage for a 100% renewable energy society. The two major sources of...

John Farrell Uncategorized August 6, 2012

Romney treats climate as a punchline

In the final speech of the party's convention, the Republican candidate mocks President Obama's pledge to deal with climate change.

Philip Bump Politics August 30, 2012

Was the uprising in Syria exacerbated by climate change?

The combination of drought and political tension may have been the kindling for Syria's uprising.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy August 16, 2012

Chevron refinery explosion reminds us that fossil fuels are killers

In the aftermath of the refinery explosion in Richmond, Calif., this week, one nearby resident reflects on how our energy system is deadly -- even when it is working exactly as it should.

Michael Parks Climate & Energy August 9, 2012

Climate change could make summer crime waves worse

When temperatures go up, crime often does, too -- which means that as our summers get hotter, more cities could see the kind of violence Chicago experienced this year.

Emily Badger Cities September 11, 2012

Drought: Bad for the Gulf ‘dead zone’ after all?

The nation's drought-withered corn fields aren't taking in anywhere near the amount of nitrogen fertilizer that farmers put on the ground last spring. And the excess could show up in the Gulf of Mexico.

Twilight Greenaway Food and Agriculture August 8, 2012

Second day of blackouts leaves nearly 10 percent of humanity without power

Another day of blackouts strike India, impacting twice as many people.

Philip Bump Uncategorized July 31, 2012

How’s the weather, America? June 26, 2012 edition

What do you do when there are too many awful weather-related happenings across the country? You make a map.

Philip Bump Science June 26, 2012

Oil refinery on San Francisco Bay erupts into flames

The Number 4 Chevron crude distillation unit at Chevron's Richmond refinery exploded into flame last night. Local residents were advised not to leave home.

Philip Bump Uncategorized August 7, 2012

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