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A Christmas greeting from the yelling goats

Remember the goats who yell like humans? They have a holiday message for you.

Jess Zimmerman Uncategorized

Obama’s green record: Some small victories, one gaping flop

The president has followed through on some of his environmental promises. But as long as he's also letting the climate go to hell, those achievements won't matter.

Heather Smith Climate & Energy

The not-quite-perfect storm: Miami dodged the bullet last time, but can its luck hold out?

When Hurricane Andrew struck Southeast Florida in 1992, it only skirted Miami -- but it still did massive damage. The next one will likely be much, much worse

Greg Hanscom Cities

Congressional Climate Task Force calls for coal leasing reform

The Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change today released several recommendations for the Department of Interior to support President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, including a call to reform the federal […]

Joe Smyth Uncategorized

Small farmers like Congresswoman Chellie Pingree have a reason to smile.

A big win for small farmers (and the eaters who love them)

The Food Safety Modernization Act might have put some small farmers out of business. After a public outcry, the FDA promises to make significant changes to the rules.

Nathanael Johnson Food

Dolphins in Louisiana’s Barataria Bay much sicker after BP oil spill

Dolphins and oil don't mix.

James Gerken Climate & Energy

Five Years After Tragic Disaster in Tennessee, Still No Coal Ash Safeguards

This coming Sunday, Dec. 22, marks five years since the Kingston Coal Plant’s ash dam in Tennessee ruptured, sending more than a billion gallons of toxic sludge into homes, onto […]

Mary Anne Hitt Uncategorized

As Sea Ice Shrinks, Arctic Shipping Options Expand

By Janet Larsen and Emily E. Adams On October 7, 2013, the Nordic Orion bulk carrier ship completed its journey from Vancouver, Canada, to Pori, Finland, having traveled northward around […]

Earth Policy Institute Uncategorized

Block party: Are activists thwarting GMO innovation?

GM technology hasn't lived up to its hype. Genetic-engineering proponents blame activists. Here's a deeper look at the GMO blame game.