
Scientists Overestimate Ability of Soil to Store Carbon
New research shows that as CO2 levels rise, more carbon escapes from the dirt

Scientists Overestimate Ability of Soil to Store Carbon
New research shows that as CO2 levels rise, more carbon escapes from the dirt

Will Incompatible Standards Slow Down Electric Cars?
Competing standards for the fast-charging of electric cars could put continued growth at risk


A Republican Secretary of State Urges Action on Climate Change
Former Secretary of State George Shultz, who helped stop ozone depletion, describes the importance of energy security and the environment

Appeals Court Partially Upholds Ozone Pollution Rule
A federal appeals court on Tuesday partially upheld U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations issued by former President George W.

Germany Finds Delays and Surprises Entering a Post-Nuclear Power Era
Efforts to phase out nuclear power in Germany have stumbled over the need to build a better electric grid

When a Heat Wave Is the Future, You Need Better Air-Conditioning
Demand for A-C is only going to grow, so we'll need better technologies. David Biello reports

Has the Time Come to Consider Geoengineering?
Methods to adjust the planetary thermostat might prove necessary, sparking interest from researchers to government agencies

How Much Coal Can Poor Countries Burn?
The World Bank and other aid agencies struggles with the question of fossil fuels and energy poverty

Where's the Best Place to Put a Wind Farm?
It's not just where it's windiest, according to new research. David Biello reports

Air Pollution Linked to Significant Decrease in Life Expectancy
Research on coal burning in China offers powerful evidence of air pollution’s effect on public health

How Clean Air Act Made Atlanta Rains Rebound
Legislation enacted in 1970 may have drastically improved Atlanta's rainfall values

Is There a Formula for Better Cities?
Mathematical rules could allow for better city planning, David Biello reports