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Rich Republicans are the worst climate deniers

We already knew about the "smart idiot" effect. Now, meet the "rich idiot" effect.

Chris Mooney Culture July 11, 2014

China’s coal addiction threatens the planet — but can it handle a natural gas revolution?

China's push to wean itself from coal has triggered a rush to develop alternative power sources. Here's a look at its natural gas boom.

Jaeah Lee & James West Technology September 18, 2014

Will fracking in the Gulf of Mexico lead to the next Deepwater Horizon?

Deepwater fracking is booming in the Gulf, but nobody has done the research to assess its impact -- and figure out what we need to know when something goes badly wrong.

Heather Smith Technology August 8, 2014

The fight is on: Obama’s climate rules aren’t out yet, but both sides are already slugging

The Chamber of Commerce claims the rules will result in economic losses of $50 billion a year. Enviros and the Obama admin say that's baloney.

Ben Adler Technology May 29, 2014

One judge’s smackdown of a Colorado coal mine could help fight carbon projects everywhere

A coal mine expansion snags on the 'social cost of carbon protocol' — a boring bit of legalese that could one day prove invaluable in the climate fight.

Heather Smith Climate & Energy July 3, 2014

Here’s why the GOP just loves fossil fuels

The Republican energy agenda goes far beyond Keystone.

Michael T. Klare Technology November 18, 2014

Detroit will stop shutting off people’s water — for now

The Detroit Water and Sewerage District is pausing the controversial water shut-offs for 15 days.

Heather Smith Politics July 21, 2014

Why food prices scaled the peaks — and why it matters

You may not have felt a thing, but when food prices spiked in 2008 and 2011, they sent experts into a tizzy of debate over why it happened and what we can learn.

Nathanael Johnson Technology September 8, 2014

Going vegetarian can cut your diet’s carbon footprint in half

A new study tells you how much your diet is warming the planet.

John Upton Climate & Energy June 27, 2014

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