EnvironmentFebruary 24, 2014
Nuclear Power Project in Georgia Gets Boost from Feds
The $6.5-billion in loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy comes amid fading hopes for an industry renaissance
Clean Air Policy
February 24, 2014
Justices Question Obama Climate Change Regulations
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EnvironmentFebruary 24, 2014
A Natural Gas Power Plant with Carbon Constraints—and an Expiration Date
Massachusetts approves the construction of a new power plant to burn natural gas, but only if it reduces emissions over time and shuts down by 2050
February 24, 2014
Silencing China's Zombie Steel Mills No Solution for Smog
EnvironmentFebruary 23, 2014
Climate Currently Pays for Increased Human Wealth
A new study attempts to quantify CO2 emissions if economic growth continues. David Biello reports
February 21, 2014
First 'Orange' Pollution Alert as Smog Rolls into Beijing
February 20, 2014
Beijing Issues Pollution Alert ahead of Three Days of Heavy Smog
February 19, 2014
To Help Trucks Burn Less Fuel, Streamline Trailers
Rules for trailers are expected to be a big part of new truck efficiency standards
EnvironmentFebruary 17, 2014
To Make Natural Gas a Good Fuel, Find the "Super-Emitters"
A new study suggests that more methane is leaking than the U.S. government estimates—but natural gas remains less polluting than coal
February 14, 2014
Wind Power Found to Affect Local Climate
Wind farms can alter the nearby rainfall and temperature, suggesting a need for more comprehensive studies of future energy systems
EnvironmentFebruary 14, 2014
Cool Roofs Might Be Enough to Save Cities from Climate Overheating
New research suggests that planting gardens atop roofs or painting them white could offset both the local urban heat island effect and global warming, although one roof type does not cover all situations
EnvironmentFebruary 13, 2014
California solar plant greeted with fanfare, doubts about future