Oregon tells rail companies to keep oil deliveries secret
Apr 24, 2014, 11:17 am By John Upton
Oregon transportation officials are doing everything in their power to keep the state’s residents…This artist builds coral reefs by hand
Apr 24, 2014, 8:01 am By Amelia Urry
It’s not easy to build a coral reef, which is why it usually takes millions of coral polyps and…Ask Umbra: What should I do with used tissues, old mixtapes, and rage against the greens?
Apr 24, 2014, 7:03 am By Ask Umbra
Send your question to Umbra! Q. What is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of used…This killer video explains climate change with Tetris
Apr 24, 2014, 6:02 am By Holly RichmondIf you’re having a hard time wrapping your head around the unsexiness that is climate change —…Go on, steal a bike — the San Francisco police dare you
Apr 23, 2014, 7:34 pm By Holly Richmond
The bike theft unit of the San Francisco police department took to Craigslist on Tuesday with a…Vermont will label genetically engineered food
Apr 23, 2014, 7:33 pm By Nathanael Johnson
Vermont is the first U.S. state to require the mandatory labeling of food produced using genetic…Tired of milking your cow? There’s a robot for that
Apr 23, 2014, 7:00 pm By Samantha Larson
Bursting at the teat, a cow at the Borden family dairy farm ambles over into a big metal cubicle.…Pony up, frackers: Texas family wins $3 million in contamination lawsuit
Apr 23, 2014, 5:22 pm By Eve Andrews
What should you do when a fracking company sets up a drilling site right in your backyard? After you…Sword & Plough upcycles military fabric into sleek bags
Apr 23, 2014, 3:56 pm By Holly Richmond
“Quadruple bottom line” is the trendy phrase du jour. In addition to meaning “one more…How to use the Bible to save the planet
Apr 23, 2014, 12:55 pm By Chris Mooney
Niko Tavernise/Paramount PicturesTwo views of what “dominion” means in the Book of Genesis:…Forget Ferrari: The hot rides for sports stars are fuel-efficient
Apr 23, 2014, 11:22 am By Holly Richmond
Tulane PRDrew Brees of the New Orleans Saints The Pro Athlete Stereotype™ wouldn’t be complete…Wyoming doesn’t want its kids to learn about climate change
Apr 23, 2014, 7:23 am By Ben Adler
Shutterstock“Wait — so is coal good for the environment?” Let’s briefly review the science…This DIY solar backpack looks tricky but doable
Apr 23, 2014, 5:20 am By Holly Richmond
Whether you hike, camp, or just drunkenly lie in the sun at Coachella, a solar backpack’s an…When your produce gets wasted, it’s really a cry for help
Apr 23, 2014, 4:40 am By Nathanael Johnson
When Nick Papadopoulos looked at all the veggies that didn’t sell at the farmers market, he felt…Apple announces big clean energy progress
Apr 22, 2014, 7:53 pm By Adam Vaughan
Climate change is real and a real problem for the world, Apple said on Monday, announcing its…This app lets you narc on wasted energy
Apr 22, 2014, 7:32 pm By Holly Richmond
There’s no reason for offices to be lit up all night if no one’s around. If seeing a bright…It’s virtually certain that the IPCC needs to dump its “very likely” crap
Apr 22, 2014, 5:59 pm By John Upton
It’s hard to understand what the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is yammering on…Apple will now recycle your old products and give you store credit
Apr 22, 2014, 4:46 pm By Holly Richmond
Forget smashing your old iBook Office Space-style. Just send it back to Apple, and if it isn’t…Jon Stewart jokes with the EPA’s Gina McCarthy about Texas, burning trash, and his Hummer
Apr 22, 2014, 4:28 pm By Holly Richmond
“Are we clean yet?” That’s how Jon Stewart got rolling on his interview with EPA head honcho…For cleaner air, plant a tree in your belly button
Apr 22, 2014, 3:34 pm By Holly RichmondHappy Earth Day! Have you planted a seed in your belly button yet? And if not, why not? Let two…
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