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Construction begins on new nuclear reactors in Georgia

They'll be the first new reactors in the U.S. in 30 years -- and they're already plagued by cost overruns and delays.

John Upton Technology March 21, 2013

Organic tomatoes are healthier for you, researchers find

Organically grown tomatoes contain more vitamin C and cancer-fighting phenols than their conventional peers, according to a new study.

Susie Cagle Food and Agriculture February 25, 2013

Pollution may be endangering otter penises

The average size of an otter's penis bone has decreased over time. We know what you're thinking: "Otters have BONES in their PENISES?"

Jess Zimmerman Culture February 25, 2013

Could melting glaciers slow down climate change?

As glaciers and ice sheets melt, they release plankton food, a new study finds -- and that could help slow the pace of global warming.

John Upton Climate & Energy March 12, 2013

More coal-fired idiocy and mendacity in Nevada

The notoriously filthy Reid Gardner coal plant has been falsifying pollution data, and Nevada officials aren't doing shit about it, so the nearby Paiute tribe is filing suit.

David Roberts Technology March 20, 2013

For Open Data Day, green hacks and snacks

On Saturday, hackers the world over will team up to create sweet apps to improve cities and the environment.

Susie Cagle Technology February 22, 2013

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Skocpol cap-and-trade report

Been wondering what's up with Theda Skocpol's climate-bill report you've been hearing about? Here's the deal.

Grist staff Uncategorized March 5, 2013

New whale species discovered under highway

Four newly uncoverd skulls belong to "four newly identified species of toothed baleen whale -- a type of whale that scientists thought had gone extinct 5 million years earlier."

Sarah Laskow Uncategorized February 19, 2013

New Volvo tech aims to keep drivers from hitting cyclists

New technology uses radar to differentiate between pedestrians, cyclists, and other cars, and triggers auto-braking if a collision is imminent.

Susie Cagle Technology March 6, 2013

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