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When it comes to fuel efficiency, car companies are seeing the light

Automakers are experimenting with lightweight bodies and new engines to meet ambitious fuel efficiency standards.

Dan Morrell Technology November 27, 2012

U.N.: Global hunger not as bad as we thought, but it’s still bad

And with the advent of climate change, it's not going to get better any time soon.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy October 9, 2012

Chevron faces criminal investigation into attempts to hide pollution

The investigation focuses on the same refinery in Richmond, Calif., where last month's explosion occurred.

Philip Bump Technology September 24, 2012

Don’t expect any new coal-ash regulations within the next 23 days

The EPA proposed new rules for coal ash in 2010, but they haven't moved forward yet. And depending on what happens on Nov. 6, maybe they never will.

Philip Bump Technology October 15, 2012

Sen. Jeff Merkley on the (surprisingly nontrivial) chances for filibuster reform

There's been talk of reforming dysfunctional Senate rules for years. This time, says Sen. Jeff Merkley, it may actually happen.

David Roberts Climate & Energy November 30, 2012

Michigan’s Jennifer Granholm plugs fuel economy, Chevy Volt

The former governor of Michigan talks to Grist's Amanda Little about the auto-industry rescue, Detroit's move toward cleaner cars, and that doozy of a convention speech.

Amanda Little Politics September 19, 2012

By the Numbers – Data Highlights from Full Planet, Empty Plates

More than 150 data sets accompany Lester R. Brown’s latest book, Full Planet, Empty Plates: The New Geopolitics of Food...

Earth Policy Institute Uncategorized October 17, 2012

One more way your plane flights are killing everybody

Remember when cars used to give off disgusting clouds of lead-laden smoke? Planes still do that. Some of them do,...

Sarah Laskow Culture September 4, 2012

How the U.S. paved the way for Big Oil’s rise — and possible fall — in Iraq

American strategy throughout the Iraq war was aimed at making it easier for Big Oil to do business there. But with U.S. influence waning, there's another possibility for Iraq.

Greg Muttitt Climate & Energy August 23, 2012

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