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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

Exxon makes up with Iraq just in time for the discovery of a billion barrels of oil

The company's recent deal with Kurdistan angered Iraqi leaders. The new discovery shows the value to Exxon in making amends.

Philip Bump Technology January 22, 2013

Polar ice sheets are melting three times faster than during the ’90s

As a result, sea levels have gone up 11 millimeters from ice melt alone.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy November 29, 2012

Are We Winning the Clean vs. Dirty Energy Battle?

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have...

Ted Glick Uncategorized March 24, 2013

Seattle ‘green’ consultants sell out for coal money, whine

The push to ship coal out of Pacific Northwest ports is one of biggest climate fights of our time. Those on the wrong side deserve to be called out and scorned.

David Roberts Technology February 26, 2013

How New York’s poor ended up along its vulnerable coast

Decades-old urban planning efforts have resulted in many lower-income New Yorkers living along the city's coastlines.

Philip Bump Culture December 6, 2012

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