News & Commentary

Iceland is Rising

February 4, 2015 Latest NewsInternationalBrian Palmer

Literally. Because of climate change.

EPA: Keystone Fails on Climate

February 3, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesClara Chaisson

In a letter to the State Department, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns of the pipeline's hefty carbon contribution.

The Dusty City

February 3, 2015 DispatchChicagoSusan Cosier

Chicago is trying to limit how much petcoke the tar sands industry moves (and spreads) around town.

Making Heads and Tails of It

January 30, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

There’s some guesswork in climate modeling, and a new study proves that’s OK.

Uncle Sam Wants You…to Vacate the Premises

January 29, 2015 Latest NewsBrian Palmer

Legislators are addicted to taking property through eminent domain. Keystone XL is no exception.

Don't Stop Planting Milkweed

January 29, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

New research shows a certain type of milkweed can harm monarchs—but we still need to give these butterflies something to snack on.

More Than a Drop in the Bucket

January 28, 2015 ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel

Making sure the Clean Water Act covers small streams and headwaters would protect the drinking water of millions of Americans.

Drill, Maybe, Drill

January 27, 2015 Latest NewsEastBrian Palmer

President Obama just proposed opening the East Coast to offshore drilling. This is a terrible idea.

No Deal in Delhi

January 26, 2015 Latest NewsIndiaBrian Palmer

What Obama’s trip to India meant for the country’s plans to combat climate change.

The Dept. of Solar Radiation Management

January 25, 2015 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalBrian Palmer

Is attempting to block the sun’s heat a good idea—or a reflection on our pathetic efforts to cut carbon emissions?

Acid Attack

January 23, 2015 Latest NewsHawaiiJason Bittel

Invasive ants are harrying Hawaii’s native seabirds and causing horrifying deformities in their young.

The Sour Side of Strawberries

January 22, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesSusan Cosier

California is regulating a harmful pesticide used on strawberries and other crops, but does it go far enough?

Does Science Get a Vote?

January 22, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

The Senate’s debate on climate change yesterday was farcical.

Like Sands Through the Fracking Facility

January 21, 2015 DispatchWisconsinSusan Cosier

The frac sand business is booming in Wisconsin. Too bad the state can’t get a handle on the industry’s water pollution.

Countless Times Bitten, Never Shy

January 21, 2015 Latest NewsInternationalAlisa Opar

Cyclones, attempted kidnappings, bleeding out of every orifice—nothing stops Bryan Fry from his quest for venom.

The State of Our Union Is Hot

January 20, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

What the president said about climate change in his address to Congress.

The Importance of Seeing Ernst

January 20, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

Who’s that giving the Republican response to the State of the Union? Joni Ernst, a climate-denying senator who wants to abolish the EPA. Sigh.

Climate Gets a Seat

January 20, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesClara Chaisson

Scientist and clean air advocate Nicole Hernandez Hammer will be a guest at tonight’s State of the Union.

2014: One for the Record Books

January 16, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesClara Chaisson

NASA and NOAA confirm that last year was the hottest in recorded history.

Misssssssed Opportunities

January 15, 2015 PerspectivesInternationalJason Bittel

The man who was almost fed to an anaconda discusses how the Discovery Channel left all the conservation footage on the cutting-room floor.