On technology, primitive tools, and the power of the great outdoors
Nov 10, 2015, 2:43 pm By Jason Mark
Excerpted from Satellites in the High Country: Searching for the Wild in the Age of Man. We were…What’s worse: Life as a Costco chicken or trying to rent in New York City?
Nov 10, 2015, 1:49 pm By Katie HerzogThe Humane Society seems to be taking a page from Ashton Kutcher’s book. In a Punk’d-like…What could a Cold War on global warming achieve? Ask the Pentagon
Nov 10, 2015, 6:03 am By Heather Smith
A little over a decade ago, my friend Ed took me to see ENIAC — the first programmable electronic…This sci-fi enthusiast wants to make “solarpunk” happen
Nov 10, 2015, 5:06 am By Suzanne Jacobs
In the realm of sci-fi subgenres, there’s a little something for everyone. For the nihilists who…Will climate change wipe out the coral reefs? Watch an expert explain why there’s still hope
Nov 10, 2015, 4:35 am By Amelia UrryCoral reefs, you may have heard, are in trouble. Big trouble. Maybe you’ve seen the…Maps show how sea-level rise could swallow global icons
Nov 9, 2015, 11:23 pm By Benjamin Strauss
Long-term sea-level rise set in motion by near-term carbon emissions threatens major coastal cities…Huge coal company misled investors on climate change risk, according to investigation
Nov 9, 2015, 7:08 pm By Tim McDonnell
This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate…Wind power is so cheap at night in Texas, some companies give it away
Nov 9, 2015, 6:34 pm By Kate Yoder
In Texas, you could have a full-out appliance party at your house — with the dishwasher whirring,…What would happen to your diet if bees completely disappeared?
Nov 9, 2015, 5:48 pm By Katie Herzog
When the media started talking about colony collapse and disappearing bees a few years ago, I kept…The atmosphere hit 400 ppm of CO2 earlier this year. Yes, that’s terrible
Nov 9, 2015, 3:14 pm By Katie Herzog
In 2008, climate scientist James Hansen published a paper stating that 350 parts-per-million (ppm)…How California could get smarter about droughts and flooding
Nov 9, 2015, 2:46 pm By Nathanael Johnson
First comes the drought, then the deluge. It’s not just that climate change is making the weather…What’s the best way to dehumidify my apartment?
Nov 9, 2015, 6:02 am By Ask Umbra®
Q.Dear Umbra, What is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly method to dehumidify a…This artist is using technology to bring nature back into the city
Nov 9, 2015, 5:00 am By Suzanne Jacobs
Natalie Jeremijenko took the stage in black platform shoes, silver hot-pants, and a dark, snug…Ready to make home-brewed beer your next big project? Here’s a helpful guide
Nov 8, 2015, 8:00 am By Leslie Stephens
I can’t remember exactly what was going through my head when I called Bitter and Esters, a home…Is Big Oil about to have its Big Tobacco moment?
Nov 7, 2015, 8:09 am By Jesse Bragg
On Thursday, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched an investigation into ExxonMobil…Reminder: Abortion is legal and you shouldn’t be paying for birth control
Nov 6, 2015, 6:20 pm By Eve Andrews
I’m a firm believer that, in every relationship, there will always be some things you don’t…Taco Bell is a Crunchwrap Supreme jerk on food sourcing
Nov 6, 2015, 5:58 pm By Katie Herzog
Not a day goes by that I don’t get an email from a publicist announcing that this giant…One of the first free towns founded by former slaves is being taken over by Big Oil
Nov 6, 2015, 4:24 pm By Raven Rakia
When it comes to history, I’m a nerd. I’m not necessarily super-interested in memorizing dates…Angry tweets from Republican leaders on the Keystone XL decision
Nov 6, 2015, 4:07 pm By Tim McDonnell
This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate…The fight against Keystone XL changed the climate movement. Here’s how
Nov 6, 2015, 12:47 pm By Ben Adler
The U.S. climate movement has gained a lot of clout in the four years since it made Keystone XL into…
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