The Approaching World Oil Supply Crisis
Analysis: Two prominent energy thinkers suggest a direction for what to do as the spigots start trailing off — which they feel is much closer than do most in the industry.
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Teach a Man to Share a Fish, and He’ll Fish Forever
A new paper suggests fishery collapse isn't inevitable if those harvesting seafood share what's there.
Mass Evacuation Worked in Rehearsal, But …
New Orleans' plans for getting carless residents out of danger overcame initial obstacles only to founder later.
NYC Says ‘Cool It’ to Air-Conditioning the Sidewalk
The lure of a cool blast costs 22,000 barrels of oil and pumps out tons of carbon dioxide.
Reaching the Solar Tipping Point
Analysis: Writer Bruce Allen claims that picking the right solar options can power America's clean electricity and transportation future.
Reducing Carbon One Garbage Can at a Time
With a clear cash incentive to reduce garbage, the 'one-can' concept gains ground.
Wonks of the World, Unite!
For your Labor Day weekend reading pleasure, we have crafted summaries of recent research papers focusing on unions, strikes and the attitudes of workers. Collectively a bargain, they come to you fresh off the Miller-McCune factory floor.
The Grass Floodwall: Gustav Highlights Need for Wetlands
Mother Nature needs to be allowed to protect New Orleans from ... Mother Nature.
Working Around Salty Residue in Nation’s Breadbasket
Salt buildup in America's most productive farming area could idle thousands of acres. But there are, ahem, solutions ...
The Locavore’s Dilemma
In planning a diet based on global concerns, sometimes it's better that there are miles to go before you eat.