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Who's to blame for the failure of the climate bill in 2009 and 2010? Hint: the people who opposed it, ignored it, or undersold it.
When times get tough, Americans seem incapable of having rational discussions about our most pressing issues. As a result, they’ve been erased from the political discourse. The implications are downright ugly.
More than 24 hours after Shell started drilling off the coast of Alaska, the company has yet to spill oil all over everything.
Scientists who exposed mice to BPA at low-level, consistent doses found that it caused genetic and behavioral changes that persisted for generations.
A reader asks if it’s bad to microwave your food. Umbra cooks up an answer that’s healthy -- and tasty too.
Sustainability boss Susan Anderson explains how America's green capitol got that way -- and how Portland faces challenges that go beyond making sure the cool kids have enough food trucks.
But don't worry, folks. The industry says this rarely happens. So the odds that your water is flammable are pretty low.
The key to climate salvation lies in making our cities denser. Alex Steffen explains why smart "walksheds" pave the way to lower emissions.
Information won't lead to action without proactive planning -- the kind that requires cooperation between government, business, and other groups with a commitment to change.
