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America thinks we need to fix the climate — after we deal with the deficit

A new Pew poll shows ongoing support for developing renewables and regulating carbon dioxide -- and an ongoing lack of urgency.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy February 21, 2013

10 reasons why fracking for dirty oil in California is a stupid idea

The oil industry is eyeing California’s tight oil reserves, and even Gov. Jerry Brown thinks it might make sense to frack them. Here are 10 reasons not to.

David Roberts Technology March 18, 2013

New York’s energy-efficiency survey suggests that older is often better

Despite LEED certification for new buildings, structures with thicker walls and fewer windows often are more environment-friendly.

Philip Bump Cities December 26, 2012

Chilling effect: How warmer winters could ruin fruit

Warmer temperatures and less predictable weather can make for confused trees and less fruit. Here's why.

Rachel Cernansky Climate & Energy January 2, 2013

Don’t worry about BP; it’s going to be fine

The oil giant made billions in profits last year, and brought in billions from U.S. gov't contracts, despite that messy thing in the Gulf.

Philip Bump Technology February 6, 2013

Obama taps Sally Jewell, CEO of REI, for Interior post

REI CEO Sally Jewell's mixed background in environmental advocacy and the energy industry makes her an interesting pick for Secretary of the Interior.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy February 6, 2013

Amazing new house proves that green doesn’t have to mean expensive

In a tough neighborhood in Washington, D.C., the new Empowerhouse generates all of its own energy and captures all the rainwater that falls on site. And it didn’t cost a million bucks to build.

Jared Green Cities December 23, 2012

Mercury in seafood: Where does it come from?

Seventy scientists spent two years putting together a complete picture of mercury in the ocean and in seafood. Will the results convince the U.S. to control emissions?

Twilight Greenaway Food December 14, 2012

German scientists have created perfect Christmas trees through cloning

The Germans have invented a perfect Christmas tree. It doesn't shed, it is perfectly symmetrical. It is like the second coming of Jesus, in tree form.

Sarah Miller Uncategorized December 26, 2012

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