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How ExxonMobil may cause a civil war in Iraq

Seeking to drill in a disputed region controlled by Kurds, one battle has already erupted over fuel.

Philip Bump Uncategorized December 18, 2012

After a term of hanging around the hoops, Obama could slam dunk for cities

The president spent his first four years lining up a promising urban policy agenda. Now it’s time for a full-court press for smart growth.

Greg Hanscom Cities November 27, 2012

Pesticide chemicals linked to food allergies

A new study suggests a link between rising food allergies and our ubiquitous and beloved pesticides.

Susie Cagle Culture December 13, 2012

Wyoming considers adding fossil fuels to school curriculum — with the industry’s help

The proposal has already passed one key legislative committee.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy December 17, 2012

Senator famous for shooting cap-and-trade bill argues for gun control

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has been resolutely pro-gun and anti-coal, is moderating one of those positions.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy December 17, 2012

What Washington, D.C., needs now: A few good skyscrapers

A century-old law has turned the nation’s capital into a city of low-rises. It’s high time we broke through that glass ceiling.

Ben Adler Cities November 29, 2012

House GOP shafts rural America, still gets their votes

When House Republicans sacrificed the farm bill to the fiscal cliff, they left farmers bereft of crucial reforms. So why does rural America keep voting for them?

Tom Laskawy Food January 11, 2013

Surprise: Shell’s rig ran aground in Alaska because the company was trying to avoid taxes

To get out of paying $6 million in state taxes, Shell decided to try to tow a drilling rig from Alaska to Seattle in the middle of a storm.

Philip Bump Technology January 4, 2013

Interior: We’ll maybe finalize those fracking rules next year

Last May, the department suggested new regulations by the end of 2012. No longer.

Philip Bump Technology December 12, 2012

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