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No parking? Self-driving cars could have a huge effect on our cities

You've heard about how robocars are going to upend the economy. But have you thought about what they'll do to urban space?

Clive Thompson Technology January 23, 2016

Shell inches closer to spilling oil all over the Arctic

The Obama administration has given Shell another OK for its plans to drill again off the coast of Alaska, even though spills are expected.

John Light Technology April 1, 2015

Pittsburgh screwed its residents by hiring a private water manager

A lawsuit against the company that manages Pittsburgh's water -- and that has cut residents off based on erroneous bills -- shows the downside of privatization.

Ben Adler Technology June 10, 2015

Democratic voters care about climate change, and they could put the heat on Clinton

Fifteen percent of Democrats in a new poll said climate change was their top priority. That’s enough to push the issue into the spotlight.

Ben Adler Politics May 4, 2015

The latest in GMO panic: Human engineering

We have some good and some bad reasons for worrying about GMOs — especially when they’re us.

Amelia Urry Technology April 30, 2015

Western towns target coal companies over climate change

Ski towns in Colorado and Utah are seeking money to cope with climate change, and they think it should come from the coal industry.

Ben Adler Politics May 4, 2015

Tent cities: Seattle’s unique approach to homelessness

To hold back a rising tide, Seattle has embraced an approach that other cities have outlawed.

Sara Bernard Culture June 10, 2015

Earth Day doesn’t suck this year, thanks to Woman Crush Wednesday

This week's roundup comes alongside two green holidays, depending on what (or how) you like to celebrate.

Madeleine Thomas Culture April 22, 2015

These scientists studied journalists covering science. Whoa, meta.

Media coverage of the last IPCC report was pretty inconsistent. (And what's even happening with Twitter?)

Suzanne Jacobs Climate & Energy March 25, 2015

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