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14 questions for Exxon from an oil spill expert

Exxon’s tar sands pipeline spill in Mayflower, Arkansas is highlighting concerns about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, and raising questions...

Joe Smyth Uncategorized April 5, 2013

Would Mount Everest’s first conquerors recognize it anymore?

This week marks the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. But thanks to climate change, these aren't the same peaks.

John Upton Climate & Energy May 30, 2013

Take our quiz to figure out what kind of chicken is right for you

Modern Farmer has a guide to choosing a chicken. The only problem: It wasn't in Cosmo quiz form. We fixed that.

Jess Zimmerman Culture April 4, 2013

Nevada utility to stop burning coal, which will probably just be burned somewhere else

NV Energy will stop burning coal by 2025, replacing that source of energy with renewables and natural gas.

John Upton Climate & Energy April 4, 2013

Did climate change cause the epic Great Plains drought?

A report from NOAA finds that last year's drought in the central U.S. was just a freak weather event, but at least one respected climate scientist disagrees.

John Upton Climate & Energy April 15, 2013

‘Degradable Plastic Bag’ Manufacturer Makes False Claims About Product

Recently, our dog chewed up our 10-years-old family compost bin. The new, metal bin we purchased came with “degradable” (e.g.,...

Mike Casey Uncategorized April 29, 2013

Genetically engineered food: Allergic to regulations?

GM food is heavily tested for allergens, but we'd all be better served by a more codified and transparent process.

Nathanael Johnson Technology July 30, 2013

Americans want more renewable energy and more climate-change prep

New polls show widespread support for ramping up clean energy and preparing for sea-level rise and harsher storms.

John Upton Culture April 2, 2013

Michigan neighbors sue to shut down new wind farm

Property owners say nearby wind turbines are causing them health problems. Meanwhile, a new paper finds no evidence that "wind turbine syndrome" exists.

John Upton Technology April 10, 2013

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