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Tiny twisters could power your town — someday

Canadian inventor Louis Michaud has a big idea, and now he has some big funders, too.

Susie Cagle Technology December 13, 2012

The next big thing in energy: Decentralization

In the energy world, centralized technologies and institutions are giving way to dispersed, networked, small-scale solutions. It's exciting.

David Roberts Technology February 25, 2013

‘Chasing Ice’ changed this climate-denying Bill O’Reilly listener into a believer

Whenever you feel discouraged about climate change deniers, watch this video.

Sarah Laskow Climate & Energy November 28, 2012

As deadline for saving wind industry nears, wind advocates fold

With a key tax credit for the wind industry due to expire on Dec. 31, the main wind advocacy group says a phaseout of the credit would be OK.

Philip Bump Technology December 13, 2012

Obama doubles size of California marine sanctuary, adorable otters rejoice

The president has proposed adding more than 2,700 square miles to a marine sanctuary off the coast of Northern California. Otters rejoice.

Susie Cagle Climate & Energy December 20, 2012

Major coal company agrees to stop mountaintop-removal mining

Patriot Coal has agreed to a deal to stop mountaintop-removal mining, which the company says "will result in a reduction of our environmental footprint."

Philip Bump Technology November 15, 2012

Ask Umbra: Should I sell my Exxon stock?

A reader wonders if it’s unethical to hang on to Big Oil stocks, and if shareholder activism does any good. Umbra offers some centsible advice.

Ask Umbra® Technology January 21, 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

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

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