June 11, 2013
What Helps Organic Soils Store More Carbon?
New research suggests that a chemical group known as phenolics may help soils on organic farms retain more carbon
Green Living
June 9, 2013
Plastic Bags Litter Seafloor
A new survey reveals that trash from our activities on land litters the bottom of the ocean, from shallow to deep. David Biello reports
The Young American Scientists Issue—Read Now
June 8, 2013
How Much Have Package Delivery Companies Improved Their Fleets' Fuel Efficiency?
Lots--but there is still room for improvement
June 7, 2013
Air-Conditioning Options
Which is more energy-efficient--central air or window units?
June 5, 2013
One Third of Food Wasted. Can Retailers Help?
A new report reveals just how much food is wasted even as millions go hungry
EnvironmentJune 2, 2013
400-Year-Old Plant Resurrected
Moss can wait out being entombed in glacial ice for centuries. David Biello reports
EnvironmentMay 26, 2013
Water Waste May Leave Us Thirsty
Humans are using and abusing freshwater resources at an accelerating rate. David Biello reports
EnvironmentMay 24, 2013
Net Loss: How We Continually Forget What the Oceans Really Used to Be Like [Excerpt]
The phenomenon of shifting baselines means that each generation fails to realize how much worse the oceans are getting
May 21, 2013
How Bad Is the Rebound from Energy Efficiency Efforts?
Consumers do end up using more energy when energy-using technology gets more efficient, but these rebound effects are minimal, experts say
EnvironmentMay 20, 2013
June 2013 Briefing Memo
EnvironmentMay 19, 2013
Who's Paying the Price for Global Warming?
U.S. taxpayers have so far borne the brunt of climate change costs. David Biello reports
May 7, 2013
Wind Power Urged to Compete with Fossil Fuels Head-On
The industry must fight the perception that wind energy cannot compete with fossil fuels