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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the Climate Summit at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 23, 2014.

Obama says he’s ready to lead on climate

At the U.N. Climate Summit, Obama said the U.S. and China will take the lead on fighting climate change. "It’s what big nations have to do,” he said. OK, we're waiting ...

Ben Adler Politics September 23, 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

Temperature increases result in economic decreases

A new study finds that hotter weather hurts economies in developing countries. So, that's great anyway.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy August 7, 2012

“Night Moves” is why people hate environmentalists

This indie thriller highlights some of the most detestable clichés of the save-the-trees mentality. Our roundtable of writers weigh in.

Amelia Urry, Lisa Hymas, & Sara Bernard Culture September 5, 2014

Why “get big” isn’t the answer for poor farmers around the globe

Here's why farms are getting smaller, not larger, in developing countries.

Nathanael Johnson Technology September 22, 2014

Why coal is (still) worse than fracking and cow burps

Geoscientist Raymond Pierrehumbert argues that carbon dioxide is always worse than shorter-lived pollutants like methane.

Chris Mooney Technology August 30, 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

Oil companies try to weasel out of California’s cap-and-trade program

Big Oil has convinced some lawmakers to try to delay the inclusion of motor fuels in the state's carbon-trading system. Because it cares about struggling families.

John Upton Technology July 8, 2014

California dairy farmers are going nuts for almonds, but at what cost?

This cash crop is keeping some farmers on the land, but the almond boom offers no long-term promise of security.

Madeleine Thomas Food September 15, 2014

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