60-Second Earth

Seeking Transformational Energy Technologies

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:01:08 -0500

Does the U.S. need an advanced research projects agency for energy? David Biello reports

Fracking to Free Natural Gas?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:00:08 -0500

A new technique to shatter shale and get the gas within offers promise--and peril. David Biello reports

The Complex Physics of Clouds

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:08 -0500

How well do scientists understand clouds?

What Does Winter Weather Reveal about Global Warming?

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:30:08 -0500

No single weather event proves or disproves the fundamental science of climate change, but extreme weather is what scientists expect from global warming. David Biello reports

Wolverine No Match for Climate Change

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:00:08 -0500

The doughty predator is dwindling, thanks seemingly to less snow as a result of global warming. David Biello reports

Have Wallet Cards Helped Fish?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:00:08 -0500

Or simply hurt trees and consumer's brains? David Biello reports

How Fast Are Himalayan Glaciers Melting?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:00:08 -0500

The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change goofs in predicting total meltdown by 2035. But the roof of the world is still losing its icy coat. David Biello reports

Tracking Arctic Wolves in Months-Long Night

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:01:08 -0500

Satellite collars are letting scientists track these mysterious denizens of the far north during the long winter night. David Biello reports

In the 12 Months of 2009

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:56:08 -0500

David Biello offers a semimusical look back at the year just had by the Earth and its people

Copenhagen's Carbon Debt

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:04:08 -0500

How many greenhouse gas emissions does negotiating a climate change treaty take? David Biello reports

Copenhagen: Look to the Sea?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:00:08 -0500

The oceans may be largely overlooked at the climate conference in Copenhagen, but they will bear the brunt of climate change. David Biello reports

Can Energy Labels Be Trusted?

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:08 -0500

Just how good is the Energy Star label? David Biello reports

What Explains Past Climate Change?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:02:08 -0500

Was the climate really hotter during medieval times? David Biello reports

The Jellyfish Menace

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:08 -0500

Are humans making the oceans fit only for jellyfish? David Biello reports

Are Algae Mass Murderers?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:08 -0500

A new theory suggests that algae might be to blame for the Earth's greatest mass extinctions. David Biello reports

Capturing Carbon Dioxide

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:08 -0500

Is carbon capture and storage a climate boon or boondoggle?

Can the World's Most Polluted Places Ever Be Cleaned?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:08 -0500

From phasing out leaded gasoline to minimizing mercury poisoning, the answer appears to be yes. Christie Nicholson reports, with research, reporting and writing by David Biello

How City Noise Is Reshaping Birdsong

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:00:08 -0500

Urban bird dwellers change their song over time to help the them be heard over the big city noises. David Biello reports

Sunny Germans Triumph in U.S. Solar Decathlon

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:08 -0500

The European country--not known for its abundant sunshine--has become the world leader in solar know-how. David Biello reports

Solar Decathlon Promotes Sunnier Future

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:08 -0500

Students vie to be named top decathlete, but the real winners could be homeowners. David Biello reports

Earthquakes Exert Global Influence

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:00:08 -0500

An earthquake in Indonesia can mean future tremors in California. David Biello reports

Linked Challenges: Climate Change and Energy Use

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:22:08 -0500

Are national governments prepared to offer more than hot air on climate change in Copenhagen this December? David Biello reports

How to Stop the Ongoing Loss of Species

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:04:08 -0500

Can the world tackle poverty and the biodiversity crisis at the same time? It'd better, David Biello reports

Climate Forecasts for All

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:08 -0500

International agencies are coming together to provide climate forecasting to countries without it, particularly because they may be hardest hit. David Biello reports

World's Craziest Geoengineering Scheme

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:00:08 -0500

From mimicking a volcanic eruption to mirrors in space, some geoengineering schemes are pretty far out there. David Biello reports.

Laughing Gas No Laughing Matter in Atmosphere

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:00:08 -0500

Nitrous oxide is damaging the ozone layer and the climate. David Biello reports.

Plastic Not Fantastic... in the Ocean

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:08 -0500

New research shows that some plastics may be leaching toxic chemicals into seawater. David Biello reports

Does Banning Plastic Bags Work?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:08 -0500

One year later, plastic bag use is down--but by no means gone--in China. David Biello reports.

Are Babies Bad for the Environment?

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:08 -0500

The best thing you can do for the planet might be having fewer children, a new study argues. David Biello reports

Global Warming Beliefs

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:00:08 -0500

How we perceive the future of our Earth may depend on an individual's view of nature and on their own human nature. Christie Nicholson reports

Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Shrinks

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:08 -0500

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium reports that the dead zone in the Gulf is much smaller this year than expected. Christie Nicholson reports

The Future of Farming

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:08 -0500

Intensive farming not only degrades our soils, but it also contributes to climate change. David Biello reports

El Nino Has Arrived

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:08 -0500

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration officially announced that we will experience the El Nino phenomenon this year through to 2010. Christie Nicholson reports

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 proliferating--in 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