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Pesticides are killing off America’s birds

Pesticide use is the leading cause of a nationwide decline of grassland bird species, beating out habitat loss, according to a new study.

John Upton Technology February 26, 2013

Public surprisingly OK with government policies that push healthy eating

Americans overwhelming support policies like banning big sodas and subsidizing fruits and veggies, according to a new poll.

Susie Cagle Food March 5, 2013

Miracle grow: Indian farmers smash crop yield records without GMOs

Forget what Monsanto's told you: A group of subsistence farmers is breaking harvest records without GMOs or artificial herbicides and fertilizers.

Tom Laskawy Technology February 22, 2013

Clean Break Inspires Americans to Pursue “Energy Change”

Renewable energy journalist Osha Gray Davidson recently released a book called Clean Break, detailing the German Energiewende (translation: energy change). ...

John Farrell Uncategorized March 6, 2013

Ohio fracking boom has not brought jobs

When Ohio allowed frackers to move in, it expected new jobs. Those jobs have not materialized, according to a new report.

John Upton Technology March 22, 2013

140 nations — including the U.S. — agree on treaty to slash use of mercury

The U.N. agreement -- still to be signed -- would cut mercury in power production and common manufacturing processes.

Philip Bump Technology January 22, 2013

Frankenfoods: Good for Big Business, bad for the rest of us

The smart people at Nature tell us that GMOs will save us, despite their shortcomings. But we've heard all this before.

Tom Laskawy Food and Agriculture May 9, 2013

Pay dreams: Six smart people on how to invest in the earth

Umbra asks the experts for a little financial advice. The question pays off, with interest.

Ask Umbra® Culture May 14, 2013

It’s too hot and muggy to work this century

As the globe warms around us, it's getting harder to get any work done, a new study finds.

John Upton Climate & Energy February 25, 2013

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