‘Let’s Work Together’ Message Can Be Counterproductive
New research suggests that, in for white Americans, the best way to motivate pro-social behavior is to emphasize independent action.
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Germany Unplugs Nuclear Power, Doesn’t Plug in Anything Else
Two years after deciding to phase out nuclear power, Germany's government just reported that it is still producing more energy than it needs.
Is That Plastic in Your Trash a Hazard?
There are medical, chemical, and environmental issues associated with some pretty common plastic products. Is it time to label these as hazardous waste?
The (Air Pollution) Picture Improves at National Parks
Did I mention there were lots of steps at Moro Rock. I used to live in California’s Central…
Who Wants the Nuclear Waste?
How could you possibly convince a community to accept nuclear waste in its back yard? Hints: Deal with them honestly, don’t cram it down their throats, and certainly don’t pay them.
Wanna Save the Rhino? Legalize Horn Farming
Black-market rhino horns are more valuable than gold or cocaine. Could legalized "horn farming" save the endangered species?
The Energy Debate We Aren’t Having
The energy boom has the nation mired in chatter about a burgeoning job market, or panicked over certain environmental destruction. Instead, we should be asking: To whom will go the spoils of this bonanza, and on whose shoulders will the risks fall?
The Deluge
Rapidly advancing technologies are opening up astonishing sources of oil and gas all over the world. We are entering a new era of fossil fuels that is reshaping global economics and politics—and the planet.
Barbie Saves Borneo
Dan Murphy of the Christian Science Monitor (remember them?) highlights an unlikely success story for environmental organizations, and…
