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Why don’t farmers believe in climate change?

And does it really matter whether they do?

David Biello Climate & Energy

Angry birders: Farm bill in flux imperils feathered friends

The farm bill's Conservation Reserve Program pays farmers to provide safe haven for birds. But as long as the fate of the law is up in the air, the birds won't be.

Nathanael Johnson Food

Climate policy is dominating Australian election

Carbon pricing is the big political topic down under right now, in the run-up to a federal election to be held later this year.

John Upton Climate & Energy

Here’s an easy way to protect coastal communities from rising seas and storms

Leaving mangroves, coral reefs, and other shoreline habitats intact around the U.S. could help protect more than a million people, researchers say.

John Upton Cities

Positive buzz: One bumblebee species makes a comeback

In a hopeful sign for bee fans, the once-common Western bumblebee has been glimpsed in Washington state for the first time since the mid-90s.

Claire Thompson Food

Good news for penguins: World’s largest marine reserve could be established around Antarctica

Major nations are considering proposals to protect more than 1.5 million square miles of ocean. But will Russia and skeptical countries go along?

John Upton Food

Oysters, reefs, and swamps protect billions worth of real estate — for free

Without natural barriers, twice as much U.S. coastline will be highly exposed to climate risks.

Tim McDonnell Climate & Energy

Is Solar Cheaper Than Grid Electricity? Yes. And No.

The word “parity” is to the solar advocate as the word “abracadabra” is to the magician. Through it, all things are possible. But there’s really two kinds of solar parity […]

John Farrell Uncategorized

Seas may rise 10 yards during centuries ahead

Even if the world manages to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, the seas will rise five yards, scientists report in a new study.