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Do cities really take the lead on climate change?

Cities tend to adopt easier policies first, according to a new report.

Eric Jaffe Cities January 15, 2013

Fracking may release less methane than thought

Researchers at MIT say fracking doesn't result in much more methane emission than standard natural-gas drilling. If accurate, it's potentially good news for the climate.

Philip Bump Technology November 28, 2012

New York’s bikeshare takes another hit, this time from Sandy

Will the ill-fated program ever start renting bikes? Well, yes. But, man, it's been slow.

Philip Bump Technology November 14, 2012

Bike sharing goes big — but can it get over its little helmet problem?

Bikeshare programs have gained speed in recent years -- except where laws require riders to protect their heads. Can Seattle crack that nut?

Daniel Penner Cities February 7, 2013

Shell squeezes one last Arctic screwup into 2012

Capping a year of mishaps in the Arctic, Shell beached one of its drilling rigs on an Alaskan island.

Philip Bump Technology January 2, 2013

72 percent of bids at California’s carbon auction came from one company’s mistake

Edison International wasted $16 million on pollution credits it didn't want.

Philip Bump Technology December 21, 2012

With Real Food Calculator, students take Prop 37 into their own hands

College students can use the calculator's results to challenge their schools to commit to more just and sustainable purchasing.

Hannah Wolfe & Katie Blanchard Food November 11, 2012

Beijing’s air is dirty for the same reason yours might be: Polluting neighbors

Air pollution isn't deterred by borders, which causes problems here in the U.S. and in China.

Philip Bump Cities January 25, 2013

Fallacy of the creative class: Why Richard Florida’s ‘urban renaissance’ won’t save U.S. cities

Cities like Oakland, Calif., are learning galleries and high-end coffee shops can't solve violence, poverty, and other inner-city problems. And when climate change hits hard, they may hurt more than help.

Susie Cagle Cities February 11, 2013

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