Return to Nepal: Digging Sensors Out of Ice and Dirt
Editor's Note: This is the second installment in a new series by Ulyana Horodyskyj, who chronicled an earlier expedition to Nepal in a series called, "Climbing Mount Everest," which can be found by clicking here.
China Will Limit Pollution from Steel and Cement
The world's largest polluter will cap emissions from those major industries by 2020
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Children's Attention Deficit Linked to Air Pollution
New York City children exposed in the womb to high levels of pollutants in vehicle exhaust had a five times higher risk of attention problems at age 9, according to new research
New Republican Congress May Challenge Obama's Climate Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency's plan to cut CO2 pollution from coal-fired power plants now faces significant opposition
Air Pollution in Smokers’ Homes Can Reach Outdoor Levels in Worst Cities
Living with a smoker can be like breathing the air in the world’s most polluted cities, according to a new study from Scotland
How East Germany Cleaned Up Dirty Power
The formerly Communist country has transitioned from brown coal to more renewables
29 Bullet Points Tell All About Climate Challenge
The results are in. Yesterday the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released it final report crystallizing 13 months of work by more than 800 scientists.
Fracking Threatens to Crack Politics
Divisions within Colorado highlight a long-term political issue that affects many states
Despite Safety Concerns, Enthusiasm for Self-Driving Vehicles
The promise of self-driving vehicles has brought with it high expectations and enthusiasm. But, we might not be quite ready to hand over the wheel.
Can China's Bid to Turn Coal to Gas Be Stopped?
The effort is an attempt to improve China's air and increase energy security but would be a disaster for efforts to combat climate change
Better E-Waste Handling Helps Environment and Health
Plastic-removal machines will enable Ghana's e-waste recoverers to get at valuable metal guts without burning off the exteriors. David Biello reports
When It Comes To How We Vote on Energy Issues, Age Matters
A new poll from The University of Texas at Austin reveals markedly different perspectives on energy issues based on the age of voters, a finding that could help determine the outcome of next week's elections.