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Oil industry likely triggered big 2011 Oklahoma earthquake, scientists find

The pumping of oil-drilling wastewater underground probably induced a series of earthquakes in Oklahoma, according to new research.

John Upton Technology March 27, 2013

Insurance companies on climate change: ‘What climate change?’

Many insurance firms are clueless when it comes to climate change. Allstate and Travelers question its very existence.

John Upton Technology March 11, 2013

America’s first climate refugees: “It’s happening now … The village is sinking”

Residents of Newtok, Alaska, know they must evacuate, but who will pay the $130 million cost of moving them?

Suzanne Goldenberg Climate & Energy May 18, 2013

Conservatives vs. liberals: Who wastes more electricity?

Democrats use less energy than do Republicans. And Greens use way less than everybody else.

John Upton Culture March 13, 2013

Geoengineering research: Never or now?

Maybe it's time to get serious about far-out planetary technofixes. Or maybe we'd just screw things up even more royally.

Scott Rosenberg Climate & Energy May 14, 2013

Two views on ag-gags: The investigator and the farm advocate

Do these laws stop whistleblowers from exposing abuse -- or protect farm security?

Susie Cagle Technology April 25, 2013

protest sign: pipelines spill, tar sands kill

Protests against tar-sands pipelines heat up in U.S. and Canada

Last week saw more than 50 protests against the Keystone XL and Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines -- and vows of many more to come.

Susie Cagle Technology March 25, 2013

Troubled slaughter: Big Ag fights to keep out prying eyes

The industrial farm lobby is pushing tough laws that turn documenting animal abuse into a criminal activity. How did we get here?

Susie Cagle Food April 24, 2013

Climate skeptic could run Down Under

In a country lashed by climate change, it's a surprise that Australia's next prime minister might stomp out the country's efforts to fight and adapt to global warming.

John Upton Climate & Energy April 5, 2013

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