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July 14, 2016

The US Throws Away as Much as Half Its Food Produce

The demand for ‘perfect’ fruit and vegetables means much is discarded, damaging the climate and leaving people hungry. The post The US Throws Away as Much as Half Its Food Produce appeared first on WIRED.

July 1, 2016

Exxon Is Fighting for Its Right to Deny Climate Change

Does Exxon Mobil have a constitutional right to sow doubt about climate science? The post Exxon Is Fighting for Its Right to Deny Climate Change appeared first on WIRED.

June 24, 2016

Brexit Is a Red Alert for the Environment

From the ‘red-tape’ slashing desires of the Brexiters to the judgment of green professionals, all indications are for weaker environmental protections The post Brexit Is a Red Alert for the Environment appeared first on WIRED.

June 10, 2016

Banning Plastic Bags Is Great for the World, Right? Not So Fast

Advocates for plastic bag bans often neglect to ask what will replace plastic bags and what the environmental impact of that replacement will be. The post Banning Plastic Bags Is Great for the World, Right? Not So Fast appeared first on WIRED.

May 26, 2016

ExxonMobil: Climate Change Is Real, but ¯_(ツ)_/¯

At its annual shareholder meeting yesterday, ExxonMobil turned down eight of nine investor proposals to address climate change. The post ExxonMobil: Climate Change Is Real, but ¯_(ツ)_/¯ appeared first on WIRED.

May 25, 2016

The Controversial Race to Breed Climate-Adapted Super Coral

Coral researcher Ruth Gates intends to breed—and eventually introduce—climate-adapted “super coral” to the ocean to help bring the world’s ailing reefs back to life. The post The Controversial Race to Breed Climate-Adapted Super Coral appeared first on WIRED.

May 2, 2016

The US Is Finally Taking On Methane, Its Hidden Climate Change Villain

The greenhouse gas hasn't gotten the attention such a potent carbon-polluter deserves. But that's about to change. The post The US Is Finally Taking On Methane, Its Hidden Climate Change Villain appeared first on WIRED.

April 25, 2016

Venezuela’s Economic Success Fueled Its Electricity Crisis

In trying to lift the country out of poverty, the country failed to generate enough electricity and energy to meet sustained demand. The post Venezuela’s Economic Success Fueled Its Electricity Crisis appeared first on WIRED.

March 29, 2016

Climate Change Opens Up the First Luxury Arctic Cruise Route

Coast guard officials are training for catastrophe as melting sea ice opens up Northwest Passage allowing a liner to cruise with 1,700 from Alaska to New York. The post Climate Change Opens Up the First Luxury Arctic Cruise Route appeared first on WIRED.

March 16, 2016

Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland Could Save the US Climate Plan

The Supreme Court nominee has a good reputation with environmental law scholars. The post Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland Could Save the US Climate Plan appeared first on WIRED.