As Plastics Keep Piling Up, Can ‘Advanced’ Recycling Cut the Waste?
Bob Powell had spent more than a decade in the energy industry when he turned his attention to the problem…
In Namibia, a Lauded Community Conservation Model Is at Risk
Namibia has long been praised for its locally-based conservancies that have benefited both wildlife and rural communities. But the government…
The Color of Grass Roots: Diversifying the Climate Movement
Heather McTeer Toney has been a leading advocate for environmental justice, both within government and outside of it. As the…
Uncounted Emissions: The Hidden Cost of Fossil Fuel Exports
When the world convenes in the United Arab Emirates later this month for the next round of the endless climate…
Flying Green: The Pursuit of Carbon-Neutral Aviation Revs Up
Last September, a small white aircraft with an unusual design took off from Maribor Airport, in Slovenia. The two pilots…
Why Are Environmentalists Taking Anti-Science Positions?
Activism On issues ranging from genetically modified crops to nuclear power, environmentalists are increasingly refusing to listen to scientific arguments…
In Fukushima, A Bitter Legacy Of Radiation, Trauma and Fear
Japan’s Highway 114 may not be the most famous road in the world. It doesn’t have the cachet of Route…
Industry Meltdown: Is the Era of Nuclear Power Coming to an End?
Is the nuclear power industry in its death throes? Even some nuclear enthusiasts believe so. With the exception of China,…
Why Nuclear Power Must Be Part of the Energy Solution
Many environmentalists have opposed nuclear power, citing its dangers and the difficulty of disposing of its radioactive waste. But a…
When It Comes to Nuclear Power, Could Smaller Be Better?
Huge computer screens line a dark, windowless control room in Corvallis, Oregon, where engineers at the company NuScale Power hope…