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Kentucky cancels coal plant, new power movement electrifies grassroot alliance

An alliance of Kentucky activists sent a message today: A just transition to clean energy, even in the heartland of coal country Kentucky, is possible

Jeff Biggers Climate & Energy November 19, 2010

India, China buying U.S. coal mines, shale gas fields

This ought to send a chill down the spine of anyone hoping for a thoughtful approach to climate change policy from the White House.

Daniel M. Firger Technology November 18, 2010

Putting the midterm elections in the context of the latest climate science (and life as we know it)

The election results mean it is now virtually impossible to avoid exceeding the targets set forth by the U.N. for "safe" levels of climate change.

Christopher Mims Politics November 4, 2010

Here's one way to prevent local wind-farm fights

Wisconsin has new statewide siting standards for small wind farms, potentially eliminating messy fights over city- and county-level regulation.

Kari Lydersen Climate & Energy January 7, 2011

James Howard Kunstler: The old American dream is a nightmare

Photo: Charlie SamuelsThe Great Depression gave rise to hobos and Hoovervilles. The Roaring Nineties brought us what New York Times...

Kerry Trueman Culture March 9, 2011

Global communications industry has similar global warming effect as aviation

A comprehensive study shows that the IT, telecommunication, media, and entertainment sectors add up to three percent of global carbon emissions.

treehugger.com Technology November 11, 2010

Another report, another BP bashing

Sure, we've heard it before, but the latest conclusion that BP dropped the ball big time comes from a group that knows how to run a big oil rig.

Randy Rieland Technology November 17, 2010

Will the Tester amendment to S. 510 help small farms and processors, but put more kids at risk?

"Deadly pathogens do not discriminate based on the size of a business," argues Food Fight panelist Kathleen Chrismer, the mother of a young victim of E. coli poisoning. Others counter that food can never be 100 percent safe.

Grist staff Food and Agriculture November 17, 2010

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