Canada’s Indigenous and Environmentalists Warn Against a Potential Trade Deal With China
Canadian activists call on their government to consider First Nation and ecological interests over those of multinational corporations.
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House Republicans Announce Investigation Into Obama-Era Russian Uranium Deal
The House Intelligence Committee will investigate an alleged racketeering scheme, dating to 2009, perpetrated by Russian commercial nuclear executives.
Exxon Pushes Back Against Harvard Scientists’ Findings That the Company Misled the Public
Exxon claims the study was paid for by activists. It was published in a reputable, peer-reviewed journal.
How Trump’s Cuts to Biofuels Research Would Hurt the Planet and Our Economy
Biofuels can reduce emissions, benefit American corporations, and create jobs. But slashing the budget of the Bioenergy Technologies Office effectively eliminates those possibilities.
There’s a Name for That: Jevons Paradox
The 19th-century British economist Stanley Jevons predicted—correctly—that the invention of more-efficient steam engines would lead to more coal getting burned.
How Innovative New Dehumidifiers Would Make the Marijuana Business Greener
Energy efficient dehumidifiers could cut energy use in grow houses by up to 60 percent.
Is the Oil Industry Dying?
The peak oil controversy stages a comeback as the industry confronts a future of higher costs — and low prices.…
Could Giant Suction Cups Turn Lake Erie Into a Regional Energy Hub?
The Icebreaker project represents a major innovation in offshore wind farming. By Daniel J. McGraw Mono Buckets awaiting…
Mother Earth’s Secret Weapon: Girl Scouts
Teach them how to save energy, and their parents will follow. By Tom Jacobs A Girl Scouts sells…
An Experiment in Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Once a Chicago meatpacking facility, The Plant now serves as an incubator for various food start-ups.