Experts Warn of Lost Chances to Storm-Proof NYC after Hurricane Sandy
Some experts worry that the havoc wreaked by Superstorm Sandy may fade into memory
Stories by Robert S. Eshelman
U.S. May Come Close to 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emission Target
The U.S. is on course to nearly meet its pledge from the Copenhagen climate conference, according to a new analysis
Maine Restores Undersea Plants to Protect Economy
"Blue carbon" is vital to both fisheries and combating climate change
Can Disney's New Paper Rules Help Save the Rainforests?
The Walt Disney Co. has announced new guidelines for sourcing the paper in its products and packaging, including identifying the source of all its paper products
Curbing Coal Mine Methane Could Cool Global Warming
Capturing or burning the methane escaping from coal mines around the world would help slow climate change--and improve safety
Food Waste from Starbucks Turned into Useful Products
Can't unload those muffin stumps? In a biorefinery effort, Chinese researchers show how stale baked goods can be recycled to create ethanol, soap and detergent
How to Overcome the "Yuck Factor" to Extend Water Supplies
Wastewater can be readily turned back to freshwater, if only cultural concerns can be allayed
India's Drought Highlights Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation
The current drought brings into focus India's vulnerabilities to the changes wrought by global warming
