June 18, 2012
Malaria-Resistant Mosquitoes Bred in Lab for First Time
Releasing such mosquitoes in strategic locations could dramatically reduce the spread of malaria
Stories by Lacey Johnson
May 2, 2012
Rising Groundwater May Flood Underground Infrastructure of Coastal Cities
Cities like New Haven, Conn., may face flooded basements and submerged water and electricity lines in the near future
EnvironmentMarch 7, 2012
Net-Zero Energy Buildings Take Hold in U.S.
Buildings that produce as much energy on-site as they consume are becoming more common
EnvironmentFebruary 20, 2012
Warmer Planet Could Be Dominated by Mosquitoes, Ticks, Rodents and Jellyfish
The distribution of wildlife on Earth is changing with the climate, making conditions more favorable to odd species such as trumpeter swans, beetles, marmots, albatross, killer whales and white-tailed deer
EnvironmentFebruary 17, 2012
Climate Change Increases Mate-Swapping in Birds
Birds' long history of infidelity is being exacerbated by global warming
EnvironmentFebruary 15, 2012
Drafty Home Retrofits Spread from Neighbor to Neighbor
A government program aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, help residents save on their utility bills and create jobs
EnvironmentJanuary 24, 2012
Solar Panel Boom Pits Neighbor against Neighbor
Shiny photovoltaics don't always fit the vision homeowners have for their neighborhoods