60-Second Earth

The Wonderful World of Transgenic Animals

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:08 -0500

From spider silk in goat's milk to tomato genes in salmon, genetically modified animals are proliferatingin the lab. David Biello reports

Can America's Trains Go High-Speed?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:08 -0500

The government is pushing for it, but are high speed trains even possible in the U.S.? David Biello reports

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Getting to the Core of Twisters

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:08 -0500

In VORTEX2, the largest scientific study of tornadoes, scientists are trying to understand just what causes a twister to form. It's more complicated than you might think. Christie Nicholson reports

The Dirt on Biofuels

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:08 -0500

Are biofuels going to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? David Biello reports.

Germany's Solar Head Start

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:05:08 -0500

Jeff Wolfe, the CEO of groSolar, a leading U.S. solar energy distribution and installation company, explains why Germany is developing solar energy at a faster pace than the U.S. Steve Mirsky reports

Is Organic Really Better?

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:08 -0500

Is organic better for you and the environment? David Biello reports

Solar Forecasts and Climate Change

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:08 -0500

What is the link between solar activity and global warming? David Biello reports

Tuning Up Car Engines

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:00:08 -0500

There is a host of existing technologies that could radically improve the internal combustion engines that power our cars. David Biello reports

Cash for Clunkers

Fri, 8 May 2009 07:00:08 -0500

Is the government's new plan to pay people to trade in old, inefficient cars and trucks an environmental bane or boon? David Biello reports

Can Swine Flu Be Blamed on Industrial Farming?

Fri, 1 May 2009 17:00:08 -0500

Some have linked the new strain of H1N1 to an industrial hog farm in Mexico, David Biello reports

Can Trees Save Us from Climate Change?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:08 -0500

Trees and other plants suck up carbon dioxide, so we might think planting forests will halt global warming. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. David Biello reports

Can Genetically Modified Crops Feed the World?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:00:08 -0500

Genetic modification has been touted as a solution to hunger, but does it really boost yields? David Biello reports

Can Zoos Survive the Economic Crisis?

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:00:08 -0500

What happens to the animals when the economy collapses?

The Curious Case of Bees

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:30:08 -0500

Honeybees: A European import vital to food production--or are they? David Biello reports

Turning Coal to Liquid Fuel

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:00:08 -0500

The U.S.--and the world--has an abundant supply of coal. So does it make sense to turn it into a replacement for oil? David Biello reports

Land under Water

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:00:08 -0500

Sea level rise looks likely to come faster--and be worse--than even scientists anticipated. David Biello reports

Electric Cars and Peak Lithium

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:00:08 -0500

What are the environmental challenges of electric cars? David Biello reports

Carbon Offsets: Fact or Fiction?

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 08:00:08 -0500

Everyone from motorists to television producers are buying offsets to save the climate. But do they work? David Biello reports

The Great Garbage Patch

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:00:08 -0500

Much of our plastic ends up floating in the North Pacific

A "Green" New Deal

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:00:08 -0500

Is environmental improvement the key to economic recovery?

Waste Not, Want Not: Energy via the Smart Grid

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:08 -0500

Simply using instead of losing energy, the U.S.--and the world--could power its way out of crisis. David Biello reports

Why Ecosystem Services Matter

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:00:08 -0500

You may never have heard of ecosystem services, but you'd be hard-pressed to live without them. David Biello reports

Forget Nuclear Fission, How about Fusion?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:08 -0500

Imitating the sun remains an elusive goal for energy researchers. David Biello reports

Coldest Continent Warming, Too

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:00:08 -0500

Despite cooling in some regions, overall Antarctic temperatures are increasing. David Biello reports

To Dump (in the Lake) or Not to Dump

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:00:08 -0500

That is the question facing the U.S. Supreme Court in a case on the waste from mining. David Biello reports

Carbon Dioxide from Cars

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:00:08 -0500

U.S. states are beginning to attack another major source of global warming pollution besides power plants: your car. David Biello reports

The Future of Lighting Is Already on Your Christmas Tree

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:00:08 -0500

Light-emitting diodes are beginning to replace the old-fashioned light bulb as well as newer compact fluorescent models. David Biello reports.

A Holiday for Oil

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:30:08 -0500

Are we running out of oil?

Santa in Danger: Polar Meltdown

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:08 -0500

The ice is melting across the Arctic—and Antarctica is starting to thaw, too. David Biello reports

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas (Tree)

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:00:08 -0500

When deciding on real or fake trees for the holiday season, think through the green pros and cons. David Biello reports

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:08 -0500

What's the best way to get home for the holidays?

Wine Made from Tiger Bones

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:08 -0500

Traditional Chinese medicine could eliminate the big striped cats. David Biello reports

Is a Global Recession Good for the Environment?

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:00:08 -0500

Seems like when the economy's bad, the environment improves, but history shows otherwise

Obama and (Climate) Change

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:00:08 -0500

What is in store for environmental policy in the new Obama administration?

Chocolate: Treat or Trick?

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:08 -0500

There is an environmental price for our love of chocolate on Halloween, but it may not be what you think

Is BPA Bad for You?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:08 -0500

Bisphenol A, a common compound found in many plastics, has been listed as a toxic substance in Canada but is still deemed safe in the U.S.

How Toxic Is Your iPod?

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:30:08 -0500

What is the environmental impact of the Apple products you throw away?

Maul of the Wild: Sixth Extinction Wipes out Animals Worldwide

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:08 -0500

Extinction juggernaut races across the globe

Environmental Issues Divide Presidential Contenders

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:00:08 -0500

Where do the candidates stand on the environment and energy? David Biello reports