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Superstorm Sandy’s climate change connection

Frankenstorm Sandy is a freak of our decidedly human-damaged nature. Scientists mostly agree that climate change had a hand in crafting it. But how, exactly?

Susie Cagle Culture October 29, 2012

Deadly connection: New report on extreme weather and climate change

The links between climate change and costly, deadly weather events are robust and well-documented, according to a report from Reps. Ed Markey and Henry Waxman.

Ed Markey & Henry Waxman Climate & Energy September 28, 2012

Astronauts fixed the space station with a toothbrush

Most of us postpone tossing our old toothbrushes in the landfill by putting them to work as cleaning tools. But...

Jess Zimmerman Uncategorized September 6, 2012

This surreally beautiful fruit is the world’s shiniest living thing

Pollia condensata looks like it’s wearing holographic nail polish, but it’s a real living fruit that grows that way —...

Jess Zimmerman Uncategorized September 10, 2012

Rush Limbaugh said something obnoxious, this time about energy policy

SPOILER: It was dumb and phony.

Philip Bump Politics September 10, 2012

Perfectly seasonal: An interview with Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman

The veteran food blogger and photographer talks to us about her new book, her belief that meat should be a side dish, and her tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving.

Twilight Greenaway Food November 19, 2012

This is what air pollution sounds like

One of the terrifying qualities of modern pollution is that you can’t always see it. In old pictures of industrial...

Sarah Laskow Technology September 11, 2012

Only one-third of Americans think limiting climate change is a very important goal

Americans rank climate low on the list of foreign-policy priorities. Even strengthening the U.N. ranks higher.