Technology

Another big EPA court victory — this time on soot pollution

It's the third notable environmental court win in a month, upholding the EPA's right to clamp down on particulates that cause heart attacks and asthma.

John Upton Technology

It only took 28 years to get solar panels back on the White House roof!

After years of repeated grumblings of “we’re going to do this, we promise,” Obama has finally plunked some solar panels on his house.

Eve Andrews Technology

Obama lays out plan to boost solar energy and energy efficiency

If you're worried about climate change, these steps might seem small-bore. They are. Obama will be making a much bigger climate move next month.

Ben Adler Technology

North Dakota is the deadliest state to work in

A new report finds exceptionally high fatality rates in the oil and gas and construction industries.

Tim McDonnell Technology

Walmart is the last place Obama should be making a clean energy speech

The mega-retailer gets only 3 percent of its power from clean sources, and ranks just behind Chevron on the list of biggest climate polluters.

Stacy Mitchell Technology

They paved paradise and put in … some solar panels?

These glass honeycombs contain solar cells, LED lights, and heating elements -- and they can withstand 250,000 pounds.

Holly Richmond Technology

EPA’s next challenge: Protect communities in nation’s industrial dumping grounds

Over the years, lax permitting practices have turned many communities of color and low-income into pollution clusters. A new effort sets out to address that.

Brentin Mock Technology

How our national food fight is like a grumpy marriage

Enough with the obsession over organics and GMOs, Mark Bittman urges. The food movement should keep its eyes on the big prizes: reforming farming and improving eating.

Nathanael Johnson Technology

Can renting a washing machine help combat cheap appliances?

Instead of buying a cheap washing machine that'll just die on you, this service rents you a high-end washer for $26 a month.