U.S. greenhouse gas emissions have started to rise again.

After May 5, Japan will be without nuclear power, at least until two idled reactors are started back up.

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New forecasting technology means fewer people die in extreme weather.

This nanotube sponge can absorb up to 100 times its weight in oil — convenient for oil-spill cleanup!

In the U.K., government advisors want to start fracking again. Apparently it looked real appealing when we did it, what with all the cool flaming water and earthquakes.