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Half of a sampling of "bee-friendly" plants purchased from major retailers tested positive for bee-killing neonic pesticides, according to a new report.
While attributing a single disaster to climate change remains challenging, scientists say we should expect more extreme rainfall events like this one in the future.
Jonathan Haidt on the psychology of politics, the emotions behind the Tea Party — and why as a self-described centrist, he thinks a Republican crackup may be coming.
The Environmental Defense Fund has been slammed by other greens for a recent study that found some fracking wells weren't as bad for the climate as assumed. Here the group explains its approach.
That’s only if cities make significant investments to mitigate risk. If we do nothing, flooding costs could soar to $1 trillion.
Four hot sauce brands have scary levels of lead in them, so stop putting them in your mouth and start painting your unfinished basement with them.
A new study warns of a threat to U.K. wildlife as rising sea levels and changing weather patterns transform coastlines.
At a press conference with Sweden Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, President Obama was asked what the U.S. could learn from Sweden. His first thought was sustainable energy development.
A bike club for African American women takes off in Washington, D.C., as cycling gains momentum in communities of color nationwide.