Climate

A Grassroots Alternative to Carbon Offsets

Dennis Whittle | Posted 05.23.2009 | Green


Dennis Whittle

All of us are accountable for some level of emissions--begging the question, how can you account for what your organization produces?

Don't Leave China Out of the Climate Debate

Scott Paul | Posted 04.25.2009 | Green


Scott Paul

Unless the damage caused by China's pollution is addressed, the debates on climate change and global trade will inevitably get sidetracked and deadlocked.

Will Continues Will-Ful Deceit

A. Siegel | Posted 04.11.2009 | Green


A. Siegel

Should anyone wonder that the interview that followed his global warming column simply gave Will another podium for his Will-ful deception?

Reid Aiming To Have Climate Bill By Summer

Wall Street Journal | Ian Talley | Posted 03.24.2009 | Green


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.), aims to debate -- and potentially even pass -- a climate change bill that would put a cost on emitting g...

How to Kill a Green Job

Glenn Hurowitz | Posted 03.08.2009 | Green


Glenn Hurowitz

The State of Virginia could be poised to take significant action to bolster the economy and help the climate by passing an energy efficiency bill.

Climate Bill Seen As Possible "In Weeks"

Reuters | Deborah Zabarenko | Posted 03.06.2009 | Green


The Senate's top environmental lawmaker offered a preview on Wednesday of major component of climate change legislation she said could be introduced "...

New Report: We're Heading for "Water Bankruptcy"

Tara Lohan | Posted 03.05.2009 | Green


Tara Lohan

It takes lots energy to move, use and treat water. And it takes lots of water to cool power plants. With that thinking, things like desalination and ethanol make less and less sense.

Combatting "CO-Tuneout"

James Glave | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green


James Glave

Do you know how much carbon that quick Google search just kicked up? Or the atmospheric price of that orange juice? Me neither. In fact, I don't care.

President Obama On Global Warming: Finally Part Of The Solution

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang | Posted 02.27.2009 | Green


Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang

On his fifth full day in office, the president did what he said he'd do on a central environmental question. Excellent. Now, on to why it matters, and, most important, what's next.

Heritage Foundation: Torturing Facts, Sacrificing the Poor

Pete Aaltman | Posted 02.13.2009 | Green


Pete Aaltman

The Heritage Foundation celebrated a study that concludes that "higher temperatures reduce agricultural output in poor countries" and "lead to reductions in industrial output, aggregate investment, scientific research, and political stability."

Methane Bomb Threat Small? Think Again

Mary Ellen Harte and John Harte | Posted 02.05.2009 | Green


Mary Ellen Harte and John Harte

Data from the last time Earth experienced a large, abrupt climate warming, around 20,000 years ago, indicate that a slight change in Earth's orbit caused an initial warming.

Dispatches from PoznaƄ: Change in the Weather, the United Nations in Poland

David Foster | Posted 01.11.2009 | World


David Foster

Civil society representatives have grasped that environmental investments are at the core of any viable strategy to reinvigorate the collapsing global economy.

Clinton Will Be In Talks About New Kyoto Protocol

Grist | Posted 01.02.2009 | Green


The announcement today included his selection for Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. He also announced that Susan Rice will serve as ambassador to t...

The President and the Planet, On a Budget

DotEarth | Andrew C. Revkin | Posted 12.06.2008 | Green


President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20 will become the most important leader of a species that has exploded in just six generations from a total popu...

Obama-Biden: A Science and Education Ticket We Can Believe In

Jeremy Jacquot | Posted 10.05.2008 | Green


Jeremy Jacquot

With climate change and energy (finally) receiving their fair share of attention in the traditional media, I thought my energy would be better spent this week examining science and education.

Big Oil Big on Profits, Small on American Values

Alan Rosenblatt | Posted 09.07.2008 | Green


Alan Rosenblatt

Until oil companies start acting like they are on the American team and help us reduce ALL oil consumption, I will be glad we have lots of grassroots advocacy campaigns to keep the pressure on them.

The Answer to Gore's Challenge: Action!

Betsy Taylor | Posted 07.29.2008 | Green


Betsy Taylor

Gore is trying to create what he calls "political space" for Obama and McCain to do what is scientifically necessary on climate. The only way he'll pull it off is if we help.

Global Warming Records: Earth Scores Top 10 Across The Board

AP | Posted 07.24.2008 | Green


WASHINGTON — Earth scored another Top 10 finish in June _ climate wise. It was the eighth warmest June on record, the National Oceanic and Atmo...

The Hole Truth

Kate Sheppard | Posted 07.24.2008 | Green


Kate Sheppard

The EPA proposes new regulations for injecting carbon into the ground.

No Bush TV: Johnny Mac Makes A Move

William Bradley | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


William Bradley

Today, McCain suddenly changed his ads to emphasize distance from Bush and positions him as an environmental champion. Apparently, someone informed him that his maverick image was fast fading.

Why I Wrote My Book

Gary Hirshberg | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Gary Hirshberg

The flow of greenbacks out of consumers' pockets has brought the notion of going "green" back into vogue.

Elizabeth Kolbert Reports On The Dire Consequences Of Climate Change

GOOD Magazine | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


GOOD Magazine

Words By Catharine Livingston Photo By Livia Corona For journalists, the rule is simple: Tell the untold story. Which is why, shortly after the Uni...