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5 tips for handling climate skeptics in 2013

While the New Year brings with it a sense of optimism, for those of us in the climate change business...

Mike Bellamente Uncategorized January 25, 2013

Why we’re still fighting the smog that once choked London: It still kills

As the EPA gets close to finalizing new soot standards, a look at how this pollution affects our health.

Philip Bump Cities December 5, 2012

A group of investors wants to make tar-sands extraction greener

One good way to do that, not mentioned: don't extract tar sands.

Philip Bump Technology October 22, 2012

Keystone XL fight heats up again in East Texas

Activists trying to block construction of the pipeline report 12 brutal arrests yesterday heading into the second month of the sustained treesit.

Susie Cagle Technology November 20, 2012

Too much carbon dioxide can have a negative effect on some crops

In case you thought too much CO2 was an unalloyed good.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy November 30, 2012

Drawbacks of the digital city: ‘Carbon Zero,’ sidebar 3

If we want technology to be a force for good, here are a few things we should keep in mind before we weave it into every element of our carbon-zero cities.

Alex Steffen Cities December 4, 2012

The surprisingly low-tech solution to big cities’ climate woes: Triple-pane windows

A new report says New York City could slash its emissions by a whopping 90 percent by 2050 simply by making its buildings more energy efficient.

Will Oremus Technology February 16, 2013

How to respond to people who say the cold weather disproves global warming

But you really shouldn't bother.

Philip Bump Culture January 23, 2013

Global life expectancies increase as infectious diseases and hunger wane

But now more people are growing obese and getting diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Philip Bump Culture December 14, 2012

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